There is provided a portable X-ray diagnostic apparatus. The X-ray diagnostic apparatus comprises an X-ray generation unit configured to generate X-rays, a display unit configured to display information about X-ray imaging by the X-ray generation unit, a column including a shaft extending in a first direction and configured to be rotatable about the shaft, a cart on which the display unit and the column are set, and an extendable boom configured to support the X-ray generation unit and extend in a second direction crossing the first direction, the boom obtaining, when storing the X-ray generation unit, a length to store the X-ray generation unit between the display unit and the column.