Rent in Portsmouth, OH
A 2-bedroom in Portsmouth, OH (ZIP 45662) typically rents for about $767 a month, with a range of $767–$1,003. Owner-occupied homes in Scioto County pay about 1.06% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $368 | $368–$698 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $512 | $512–$817 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $767 | $767–$1,003 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $967 | $967–$1,347 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,043 | $1,043–$1,495 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Portsmouth ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Portsmouth, OH?
- About $767 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $767–$1,003. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Portsmouth, OH?
- About $512 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $512–$817. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Portsmouth, OH?
- About $967 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $967–$1,347. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Portsmouth, OH?
- About $368 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $368–$698. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Portsmouth, OH?
- About $1,043 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,043–$1,495. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Portsmouth, OH?
- Owner-occupied homes in Scioto County pay a typical 1.06% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Portsmouth rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).