Portsmouth, VA rental market

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Last updated November 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,667.

Average rent

$1,667

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$33

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$107

Available rentals

160

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $5,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7002
$8004
$9003
$1,00011
$1,10015
$1,20010
$1,30012
$1,40018
$1,50014
$1,60018
$1,70019
$1,80012
$1,90011
$2,0007
$2,1007
$2,2008
$2,3005
$2,4006
$2,5008
$2,6007
$2,7003
$2,8002
$3,0002
$3,1003
$3,2004
$3,5001
$3,6001
$4,2001
$4,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $107 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,500$1,575
Feb$1,511$1,575
Mar$1,552$1,561
Apr$1,500$1,595
May$1,487$1,550
Jun$1,500$1,600
Jul$1,600$1,596
Aug$1,625$1,600
Sep$1,625$1,591
Oct$1,600$1,675
Nov$1,575$1,675
Dec$1,525No data

Market temperature

The Portsmouth, VA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Portsmouth, VA is 17% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,667.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,600 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,300 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,425 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,900 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is $1,684 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Portsmouth, VA?

Houses in Portsmouth, VA rent between $750 - $5,000 with an average rent of $1,667.

8. How has the rent in Portsmouth, VA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Portsmouth, VA increased by $107

9. How much has the rent in Portsmouth, VA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Portsmouth, VA decreased by $33

10. How many available rentals are there in Portsmouth, VA?

There are currently 160 rentals available in Portsmouth, VA.

11. How do rent prices in Portsmouth, VA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,667 — 16.61% lower the national average of $1,999.

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