Chesapeake Pointe
3537 Towne Pointe Rd,
Chesapeake, VA 23321
$1,089 - $1,769
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Portsmouth, VA
What is the average rent in Portsmouth, VA?
$1,224/month
Average Rent
704 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,224 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Portsmouth more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Portsmouth, you can expect to pay about $1,155 per month for a studio, $1,224 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,323 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,492 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Portsmouth, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Portsmouth, VA
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
65%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portsmouth?
Based on current rent prices, Collinswood and Downtown Portsmouth" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portsmouth.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portsmouth?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Portsmouth and Collinswood" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portsmouth.
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Which Portsmouth neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Portsmouth with the most apartments available are Downtown Portsmouth and Collinswood" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portsmouth, VA?
Because the average rent in Portsmouth is $1,224, you’ll want to make about $4,080 per month or $48,960 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.
How does Portsmouth, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Portsmouth, VA 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.
Studio
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$1,324/month
One Bedroom
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$1,433/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,677/month
Three Bedroom
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$946/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.