Portsmouth, VA rental market
What is the average rent in Portsmouth, VA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,630.
Average rent
$1,630
Month-over-month change
+$97
Year-over-year change
+$30
Available rentals
174
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $5,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 4 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 13 |
| $1,300 | 20 |
| $1,400 | 19 |
| $1,500 | 14 |
| $1,600 | 16 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 15 |
| $1,900 | 11 |
| $2,000 | 9 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 8 |
| $2,300 | 8 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 13 |
| $2,600 | 7 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $30 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | No data |
| Nov | $1,575 | No data |
| Dec | $1,525 | No data |
Market temperature
The Portsmouth, VA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Portsmouth, VA is 19% lower than the national average.
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