Are 1-bedroom apartments in Portsmouth pet-friendly?

Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.

Can I find furnished 1-bedrooms in Portsmouth, VA?

Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in Portsmouth but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.

How much should I earn to rent a 1-bedroom in Portsmouth?

Most landlords in Portsmouth require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at Portsmouth's current average of $1,201/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.

1-Bedroom Rentals in Portsmouth, VA

29 Results

$1,000

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

1527 Highland Ave, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,500

1 bed1 bathCondo

241 Granby, Norfolk, VA, 23510

$795

1 bed1 bathCondo

253 Constitution Ave. 205, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$202

1 bed1 bathCondo

1225 W. 39th Street #1225, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$158

1 bed1 bathCondo

1220 38th Street #1220, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$1,325

1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo

126 Linden Ave, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$202

1 bed1 bathCondo

1225 W. 39th Street #1225, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$158

1 bed1 bathCondo

1220 38th Street #1220, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$202

1 bed1 bathCondo

1225 W. 39th Street #1225, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$158

1 bed1 bathCondo

1220 38th Street #1220, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$1,100

1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment

3589 Gum Dr., Portsmouth, VA, 23707

$1,000

1 bed1 bath850 sqftApartment

7420 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, 23505

$1,200

1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment

307/309 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,649

1 bed1 bath785 sqftApartment

800 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$925

1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment

346 & 348 Washington, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$875

1 bed1 bath2,100 sqftApartment

3901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23508

$1,750

1 bed1 bath927 sqftCondo

450 W Princess Anne Rd #308, Norfolk, VA, 23517

$1,275

1 bed1 bath762 sqftApartment

126 Linden Avenue, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,175

1 bed1 bath604 sqftApartment

303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,175

1 bed1 bath604 sqftApartment

303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,350

1 bed1 bath604 sqftApartment

303 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,075

1 bed1 bath480 sqftApartment

9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA, 23702

$1,175

1 bed1 bath480 sqftApartment

9 Seminole Dr, Portsmouth, VA, 23702

$1,669

1 bed1 bath609 sqftApartment

4152 Prindle Court, Chesapeake, VA, 23321

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What to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth, VA

A 1-bedroom apartment in Portsmouth hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in Portsmouth, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in Portsmouth also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable Portsmouth neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.