1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR (2,492 Rentals)

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Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Portland and the best places to live with original content written by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley

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Portland, OR Local Guide

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Portland 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 04, 2025

There are currently 900251 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portland, OR that range in price from $507 to $14,085. South Eliot, Old Town Chinatown and North Portland are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portland with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Eliot14112$1,760$910
Old Town Chinatown14096$1,760$925
North Portland9781$1,825$507
Northwest Portland9507$1,700$1,066
Sabin Irvington9369$1,710$507
Arlington Heights8853$1,819$1,066
Southeast Portland8248$1,700$978
Chinatown7969$1,751$1,095
Alameda Irvington7789$1,695$507
Hayden Island7543$1,927$1,053

Largest Available Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, OR is found at Splash Apartments in the Southeast Portland neighborhood and is 2,392 square feet priced from $5,715. Goat Blocks has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,251 square feet and currently listed start at $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Splash ApartmentsU7.32,392 Sq Ft$5,715
Goat Blocks1010: 1 Bedroom Loft1,251 Sq Ft$3,000
The Ardea ApartmentsTower One Bedroom One Bath - Maple - 11711,178 Sq Ft$2,560
Park Avenue WestUnit J1,128 Sq Ft$2,618
MillhouseB21,115 Sq Ft$2,025
The Buckley1 Bedroom Loft1,098 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, OR is the Private Room w/Bath Model starting from $700 at Society 62 in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. The second most affordable Portland 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r... Model at Park Terrace starting at $729 in the Northeast Portland neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portland is currently $1,903. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Society 62Private Room w/Bath$700
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...$729
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit$802
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD$822
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath$885
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA$895
Villa de Clara Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath PBV 50% AMI$914
The Village Coliving Community1BR/1.0BA$925
Buri Building1 Bedroom ADA$978
The Bria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$999

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Portland Overview

Named after its sister-city in coastal Maine, Portland, Oregon is a wonderful place to live. This Pacific Northwest hub has evolved into a popular center for visitors and locals and is considered a cosmopolitan, artistic, progressive and very environmentally friendly city. With a community of approximately 640,000 residents, Portland has become known for its reputation as a bastion of counterculture and its liberal political values. Portland is one of the greenest places to live, it is often awarded “most green cities” and “Greenest City in the U.S.”, it scored as the “8th most popular American City to live” in the 1009 Pew Research Center study, and in 2008 was awarded the title of “Greenest City in America” by Popular Science.

Why live in Portland, OR?

Known affectionately as 'The City of Roses', Portland apartments have much more than simple natural beauty to offer residents. From nationally-known culinary hot spots to a huge assortment of cultural destinations ranging from art galleries to museums, this north-western city is a great place to call home

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portland, OR

Ranked #1

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Portland, OR

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portland with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portland is at Society 62 listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portland Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portland is $1,903.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 2,392 square feet unit starting from $5,715 at Splash Apartments.

What is the average size for Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portland is currently 689 sq ft.

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