Portsmouth, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,642
1-year change
+5.5%
$85/mo
5-year change
+36.8%
$442/mo
10-year change
+74.9%
$703/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Portsmouth

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$918/mo—0.0%
2016$935/mo+1.9%+1.9%
2017$959/mo+2.6%+4.5%
2018$979/mo+2.1%+6.6%
2019$1,005/mo+2.7%+9.5%
2020$1,052/mo+4.7%+14.6%
2021$1,145/mo+8.8%+24.7%
2022$1,273/mo+11.2%+38.7%
2023$1,373/mo+7.9%+49.6%
2024$1,438/mo+4.7%+56.6%
2025$1,528/mo+6.3%+66.4%
2026$1,596/mo+4.5%+73.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Portsmouth changed since 2015?

Median rent in Portsmouth, VA was $930 in 2015-01 and is $1,642 as of 2026-09 — a change of $712 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 +36.8% ($442 per month). The current median is $1,642.

What has rent in Portsmouth done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Portsmouth, VA has changed +74.9% ($703 per month). It is now $1,642.

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

Year over year, median rent in Portsmouth, VA has increased +5.5% ($85/mo). Current median: $1,642.

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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.