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What are some of the best places to live in Portsmouth?

I’m moving to Portsmouth with my boyfriend later this spring, but we are still looking for the perfect apartment. What are some of the best neighborhoods in the city?

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Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You and your boyfriend must be looking forward to it! Looking at their map, some of the best neighborhoods in
Portsmouth
include Green Acres, South Dockwood, Forest Hills, and Park Place. Of course, the best neighborhood for you is going to depend on your individual needs, your budget, and, potentially, your political values.
If you’re looking for a neighborhood with lower rent prices, Dale Homes, Newtown, Skyler Cove, and Seaboard Square are some of your best options. Meanwhile, if you can afford to live in a more expensive neighborhood, you might prefer an apartment in Green Acres, West Norfolk, Pinehurst, or Point Elizabeth.
If a liberal neighborhood is important to you, locales like Skyler Cove, Seaboard Square, and Port Norfolk, while Bruce and Green Acres offer a more even split between conservative and liberal residents.
Regardless of where you decide to live in Portsmouth, you’ll need to be prepared for
Virginia’s
higher than average
car insurance
rates. Full-coverage car insurance in Virginia is going to set you back an average of $2,318 a year, which is a bit more expensive than the national average.
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