Rent by ZIP · Portsmouth city
Rent in Portsmouth, VA 23708
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (-5.4% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,470 | -4.1% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,490 | -4.7% | $1,278–1,562 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,680 | -5.4% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,330 | -5.6% | $1,980–2,420 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,750 | -5.8% | $2,331–2,849 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,667.
What renters pay in 23708
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23707 | Portsmouth | $1,320 | $1,144 |
| 23704 | Portsmouth | $1,560 | $1,275 |
| 23703 | Portsmouth | $1,590 | $1,385 |
| 23702 | Portsmouth | $1,430 | $1,180 |
| 23701 | Portsmouth | $1,520 | $1,272 |
| 23709 | Portsmouth | $1,520 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Portsmouth city, VA · All VA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.