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Olde Towne Neighborhood Guide Portsmouth, VA
About
The Olde Towne neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia is a charming, historic residential area known for its picturesque tree-lined streets and distinct colonial architecture. Nestled along the Elizabeth River, it boasts a vibrant arts scene, with the historic Commodore Theatre and the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center offering regular events. Olde Towne's central location provides easy access to the I-264, making commuting simple.
What You Will Love About Olde Towne, Portsmouth, Virginia
- The historic charm and beauty of the colonial architecture.
- The bustling arts scene with regular events at the Commodore Theatre and Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center.
- The ease of commute thanks to the convenient proximity to the I-264.
What’s Nearby
Olde Towne is a stone's throw away from the bustling downtown Portsmouth area, full of shopping and dining options. The neighborhood is also adjacent to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, both within a short drive.
The Rental Market
The rental market in Olde Towne is moderate with the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment over the past year being $1,100. The prices have seen a range from a low of $925 to a high of $1,350, suggesting a range of options for potential renters.
Rental Price Stability
The rental rates in Olde Towne have shown relative stability, with a standard deviation of $130.76 over the past year. This suggests that, while there is some variation, prices have not drastically fluctuated, making it a stable rental market.
Lifestyle
Olde Towne offers a laid-back lifestyle steeped in history and culture. Residents enjoy a range of outdoor activities along the Elizabeth River, while the thriving arts scene and proximity to downtown Portsmouth provide plenty of entertainment options.
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Rental Trends in Olde Towne
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1200 | $1350 | $1350 | $1050 | $1275 | $1200 | $1224 | $1224 | $1137 | $1050 | $1050 | $1125 | $1125 |
| $1200 | $1250 | $1300 | $1350 | $1299 | $1325 | $1376 | $1427 | $1479 | $1440 | $1400 | $1375 | $1375 |
| $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1900 | $1750 | $1650 | $1649 | $1650 | $1700 | $1675 | $1650 | $1600 | $1600 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 222 restaurants, 11 grocery stores, and 15 parks within a mile of the Olde Towne neighborhood.
Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
400 High St
- High Street Food Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
505 High St
- Food Court 1
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
620 John Paul Jones Cir
- Smithfield Companies
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
311 County St
- City Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket
•0.7 miles
333 Waterside Dr
- Vickie's Convenience Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
1428 Effingham St
- Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
400 High St
- High Street Food Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
505 High St
- Food Court 1
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
620 John Paul Jones Cir
- GNC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
620 John Paul Jones Cir
- Smithfield Companies
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
311 County St
- Virginia ABC Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
1136 London Blvd
Green Bean CafeDining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
315 Green St
- Blue Water
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Hawaiian Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.2 miles
467 Dinwiddie St
- Segundo
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•0.2 miles
455 Court St
- Gino's Pizzeria
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.2 miles
455 Court St
- The Bier Garden
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant, German Restaurant
•0.2 miles
438 High St
- Baron's Pub & Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
500 High St
Bowman's Garden CenterRetail, Garden Center
•0.2 miles
315 Green St
- Wawa
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
720 London Blvd
- Dollar General
Retail, Discount Store
•0.2 miles
326 High St
- Olde Towne Drug Center Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
600 High St
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
600 High St
- Anderson-Wright Rooms & Gardens
Retail, Garden Center
•0.3 miles
622 High St
Fort Nelson ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
Crawford St
- Paradise Creek Nature Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
1141 Victory Blvd
- Town Point Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
Waterside Drive
- Lone Sailor Statue
Landmarks and Outdoors, Scenic Lookout
•0.7 miles
101 Waterside Dr
- Portsmouth Splash Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
900 Elm Ave
- Norfolk Indie Music And Arts Festival
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
120 W Main St
Hill HouseArts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.2 miles
221 North St
- Portsmouth Historical Association
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.2 miles
221 North St
- Courthouse Galleries
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.2 miles
420 High St
- Virginia Courthouse Galleries - Portsmouth Museums
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.2 miles
420 High St
- Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, Art Museum
•0.2 miles
400 High St
- Portsmouth Community Art Center
Arts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.2 miles
420 High St
Electric Charging StationTravel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•497 North St
- Children's Harbor-Places
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
620 London St
- Studio CK
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
1 Crawford Pkwy
- Transformations Wellness Center
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.2 miles
303 Effingham St
- Places and Programs
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
702 London St
- Pam's Hair Designers
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
434 Green St
Cycle ClassicsRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.3 miles
427 High St
- Professional Athletic Repair
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.3 miles
709 Queen St
Fleming's GymSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
305 High St
- FitBar Express
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.3 miles
307 High St
- Tidewater Yacht Marina
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports
•0.3 miles
10 Crawford Pkwy
- Ocean Yacht Marina
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports
•0.6 miles
1 Crawford Ct
The Bier GardenDining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant, German Restaurant
•0.2 miles
438 High St
- Longboards-Portsmouth
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.2 miles
440 High St
- Baron's Pub & Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
500 High St
- Longboards
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
440 High St
- OLDE TOWNE Public House American Bistro
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Pizzeria
•0.2 miles
467 Court St
- District
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Southern Food Restaurant
•0.2 miles
448 Green St
Portsmouth Public LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
601 Court St
- Friends Of Portsmouth Pub Lib
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
601 Court St
- Slover Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
235 E Plume St
- Norfolk Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
999 Waterside Dr
- Norfolk Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
301 E City Hall Ave
- Slover Library Foundation
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
500 E Main St
- Portsmouth Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
355 Crawford St
Harbor Point Behavioral Health CenterHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.3 miles
301 Fort Ln
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
620 John Paul Jones Cir
- Portsmouth Police Detectives
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
311 County St
- Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.4 miles
309 County St
- Portsmouth Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
711 Crawford St
Olde Towne Apartments and Rentals
30 Rental properties in Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 36.7% | 15% |
| utilities | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| food | 4.4% | 0.4% |
| transportation | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| healthcare | 8.1% | 7% |
Olde Towne Demographics
Olde Towne Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Olde Towne Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
Paddlewheel Ferry
Other
333 Waterside Dr
Elizabeth River Ferry
Other
333 Waterside Dr
Source: foursquare.com
Paddlewheel Ferry
Other
333 Waterside Dr
Elizabeth River Ferry
Other
333 Waterside Dr
Source: foursquare.com
Olde Towne Schools
- 4/10
Grades K-6 • Public
- 2/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 1/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Neighborhoods Around Olde Towne
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,422 | 39% |
| Downtown NorfolkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,357 | 8% |
| Downtown PortsmouthNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,123 | 19% |
| Park ViewNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Park PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| The Granby DistrictNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,350 | -- |
| Port NorfolkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| West GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Freemason Street AreaNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| BerkleyNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Indian RiverNeighborhood in Chesapeake, Virginia | $2,604 | 34% |
| Lamberts PointNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Prentis ParkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Colonial PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| BrambletonNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| HuntersvilleNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| CradockNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Larchmont-EdgewaterNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| InglesideNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| LindenwoodNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Coleman PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| RiverviewNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| ODU VillageNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Liberty-Roberts ParkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Ballentine PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Poplar HallsNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Greenwood-ElmhurstNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Hodges ManorNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,411 | -- |
| GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,780 | 1% |
| Downtown NorfolkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,625 | 4% |
| Downtown PortsmouthNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,475 | 1% |
| Park ViewNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,426 | 36% |
| Park PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,505 | 58% |
| The Granby DistrictNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,505 | -- |
| Port NorfolkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,050 | 0% |
| West GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $925 | -- |
| Freemason Street AreaNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,847 | 3% |
| BerkleyNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Indian RiverNeighborhood in Chesapeake, Virginia | $1,595 | 5% |
| Lamberts PointNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,000 | 8% |
| Prentis ParkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $875 | 8% |
| Colonial PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| BrambletonNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $871 | 2% |
| HuntersvilleNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| CradockNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $925 | 19% |
| Larchmont-EdgewaterNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| InglesideNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $875 | 11% |
| LindenwoodNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Coleman PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,150 | 5% |
| RiverviewNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,993 | 6% |
| ODU VillageNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,339 | -- |
| Liberty-Roberts ParkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Ballentine PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Poplar HallsNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $995 | -- |
| Greenwood-ElmhurstNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Hodges ManorNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,092 | 10% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,559 | -- |
| GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,570 | 5% |
| Downtown NorfolkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,992 | 0% |
| Downtown PortsmouthNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,659 | 11% |
| Park ViewNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,815 | -- |
| Park PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,075 | 2% |
| The Granby DistrictNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,837 | -- |
| Port NorfolkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,250 | 14% |
| West GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,400 | 7% |
| Freemason Street AreaNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,230 | -- |
| BerkleyNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,200 | 14% |
| Indian RiverNeighborhood in Chesapeake, Virginia | $1,880 | 11% |
| Lamberts PointNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,100 | -- |
| Prentis ParkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $900 | -- |
| Colonial PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,400 | -- |
| BrambletonNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,049 | 2% |
| HuntersvilleNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,195 | 33% |
| CradockNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,100 | 0% |
| Larchmont-EdgewaterNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,475 | -- |
| InglesideNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $950 | 11% |
| LindenwoodNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,250 | -- |
| Coleman PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,300 | 4% |
| RiverviewNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,465 | 7% |
| ODU VillageNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,890 | -- |
| Liberty-Roberts ParkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Ballentine PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,295 | -- |
| Poplar HallsNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,225 | -- |
| Greenwood-ElmhurstNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,150 | -- |
| Hodges ManorNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,262 | 9% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,650 | 2% |
| Downtown NorfolkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,620 | -- |
| Downtown PortsmouthNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Park ViewNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $2,000 | 34% |
| Park PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,450 | 12% |
| The Granby DistrictNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,750 | -- |
| Port NorfolkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,250 | -- |
| West GhentNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,795 | 6% |
| Freemason Street AreaNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,729 | -- |
| BerkleyNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,159 | 5% |
| Indian RiverNeighborhood in Chesapeake, Virginia | $1,330 | 26% |
| Lamberts PointNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,700 | 6% |
| Prentis ParkNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,250 | 22% |
| Colonial PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,825 | 17% |
| BrambletonNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,273 | 8% |
| HuntersvilleNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,375 | 10% |
| CradockNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,250 | -- |
| Larchmont-EdgewaterNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| InglesideNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,025 | 10% |
| LindenwoodNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,600 | -- |
| Coleman PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| RiverviewNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $2,510 | 0% |
| ODU VillageNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $599 | -- |
| Liberty-Roberts ParkNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Ballentine PlaceNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,550 | -- |
| Poplar HallsNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | $1,750 | -- |
| Greenwood-ElmhurstNeighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia | -- | -- |
| Hodges ManorNeighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,407 | 9% |