Portsmouth, VA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,617
1-year change
+6.6%
$100/mo
5-year change
+37.4%
$440/mo
10-year change
+69.1%
$661/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Portsmouth

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$932/mo0.0%
2016$951/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2017$976/mo+2.6%+4.7%
2018$997/mo+2.2%+7.0%
2019$1,023/mo+2.6%+9.8%
2020$1,071/mo+4.7%+14.9%
2021$1,166/mo+8.9%+25.1%
2022$1,298/mo+11.3%+39.3%
2023$1,402/mo+8.0%+50.4%
2024$1,465/mo+4.5%+57.2%
2025$1,500/mo+2.4%+60.9%
2026$1,623/mo+8.2%+74.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Portsmouth changed since 2015?

Median rent in Portsmouth, VA was $945 in 2015-01 and is $1,617 as of 2026-06 — a change of $672 per month over 11 years.

How much has Portsmouth rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Portsmouth, VA has changed +37.4% ($440 per month). The current median is $1,617.

What has rent in Portsmouth done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Portsmouth, VA has changed +69.1% ($661 per month). It is now $1,617.

Is rent in Portsmouth going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Portsmouth, VA has increased +6.6% ($100/mo). Current median: $1,617.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.