Portsmouth, VA rental market
Last updated August 28, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portsmouth, VA is $1,600.
$1,600
-$10
+$100
162
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $3,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 9 |
| $1,100 | 13 |
| $1,200 | 18 |
| $1,300 | 15 |
| $1,400 | 16 |
| $1,500 | 16 |
| $1,600 | 24 |
| $1,700 | 18 |
| $1,800 | 17 |
| $1,900 | 10 |
| $2,000 | 9 |
| $2,100 | 6 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 8 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,450 | $1,500 |
| Feb | $1,414 | $1,511 |
| Mar | $1,400 | $1,552 |
| Apr | $1,450 | $1,500 |
| May | $1,400 | $1,487 |
| Jun | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Jul | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Aug | $1,500 | $1,625 |
| Sep | $1,550 | No data |
| Oct | $1,600 | No data |
| Nov | $1,514 | No data |
| Dec | $1,531 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Portsmouth, VA is 24% 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 $1,600.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Portsmouth, VA?
Houses in Portsmouth, VA rent between $750 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,600.
3. How has the rent in Portsmouth, VA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Portsmouth, VA increased by $100
4. 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 $10
5. How many available rentals are there in Portsmouth, VA?
There are currently 162 rentals available in Portsmouth, VA.
6. How do rent prices in Portsmouth, VA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Portsmouth, VA is $1,600 — 23.81% lower the national average of $2,100.