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Rental Market Trends in Portsmouth, OH

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Portsmouth, OH is $514/month.

Rent in Portsmouth is 69% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$514/month

Average Rent

190 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.9%

Change / Year

1

Available Apartments

Portsmouth rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Portsmouth average $456 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth average $514 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth average $584 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth average $679 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$456/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$514/month
190 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$584/month
800 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$679/month
1,193 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Portsmouth, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Portsmouth, OH

September 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Portsmouth, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portsmouth, OH?

Because the average rent in Portsmouth is $514, you’ll want to make about $1,713 per month or $20,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Portsmouth, OH

1 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Portsmouth, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Portsmouth, OH to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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    Wheelersburg

    Avg Rent: $651/month

  • Raceland

    Raceland

    Avg Rent: $370/month

  • Flatwoods

    Flatwoods

    Avg Rent: $832/month

Apartment Communities in Portsmouth We Think You'll Love

1118 Kinneys Ln

1118 Kinneys Ln

1118 Kinneys Ln,
Portsmouth, OH 45662

3 Beds | $1,200

Wheelersburg 68 Apartments

Wheelersburg 68 Apartments

1805 Dogwood Ridge Rd,
Wheelersburg, OH 45694

Studio - 2 Beds | $650 - $850

1162 Rapp-Hollow Rd

1162 Rapp-Hollow Rd

1162 Rapp-Hollow Rd,
Lucasville, OH 45648

1 Bed | $1,200

183 Ainsley Ave

183 Ainsley Ave

183 Ainsley Ave,
Wheelersburg, OH 45694

3 Beds | $1,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Portsmouth?

The average rent in Portsmouth is $514 per month, which is 69.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Portsmouth?

Rents in Portsmouth, OH are increasing, with prices up 1.9% year-over-year and $10 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Portsmouth?

In Portsmouth, OH, 100% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Ohio Portsmouth Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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