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Apartments in Portsmouth

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$1,599 - 2,499
3548 Lafayette Rd
Portsmouth, NH
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,900
20 Chapel St Unit 2
Portsmouth, NH
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,395
438 State St
Portsmouth, NH
1 BR | Feb. 22, 2025
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$2,950
3 Walbach St Unit 6
New Castle, NH
Studio | Available Now
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$1,550
20 Chapel St Unit 6
Portsmouth, NH
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,250
3 Walbach St Unit 4
New Castle, NH
Studio | Available Now
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$2,400
Springbrook Cir Unit 912
Portsmouth, NH
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,500
3 Walbach St Unit 2
New Castle, NH
Studio | Available Now
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$1,950
20 Chapel St Unit 1
Portsmouth, NH
1 BR | Available Now
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$4,000 - 4,400
Yokens Of Portsmouth
951 Peverly Hill Rd Portsmouth, NH
3 BR | Available Now
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1535 Ocean Blvd
Rye, NH
3 BR | Mar. 15, 2025
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$2,000
30-32 Dismukes St
Kittery, ME
2 BR | Available Now
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Bottom Level 2 Bedroom Condo Recently Renovated, Close To Kittery Outlets And Downtown Portsmouth Nh
3 Philbrick Ln Kittery, ME
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,000 $1,600 - $3,500
1BR $1,970 $1,550 - $2,400
2BR $2,300 $2,000 - $2,500
3BR $4,300 $4,000 - $5,000
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Portsmouth, NH on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 456 apartments available in Portsmouth.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Portsmouth is around $2,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth is around $1,970 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth is around $2,300 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Portsmouth, NH?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, the average rent price is $2,300 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Portsmouth, NH?

Based on average rent prices in Portsmouth, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $80,000 to live comfortably.

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Portsmouth:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Portsmouth Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Portsmouth rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Portsmouth and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Portsmouth average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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1 BR       2 BR

Portsmouth Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Portsmouth rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -0.84% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Portsmouth one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,008.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Portsmouth experienced a -1.73% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Portsmouth two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,329.0.

December Prices: Portsmouth vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Portsmouth and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Portsmouth over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Portsmouth suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Portsmouth suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Portsmouth suburbs.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Portsmouth vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Portsmouth Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Portsmouth over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Portsmouth average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Portsmouth one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Portsmouth and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Portsmouth and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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