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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: September 11, 2025

There are currently 25783 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portland, OR that range in price from $507 to $6,673. South Eliot, Old Town Chinatown and Sabin Irvington 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 Eliot668$1,832$925
Old Town Chinatown654$1,830$950
Sabin Irvington484$1,840$925
Northwest Portland465$1,770$950
Alameda Irvington440$1,710$507
Southeast Portland437$1,735$700
Arlington Heights413$1,940$950
Sabin382$1,748$925
Chinatown368$1,890$950
Alameda332$1,692$507

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 $5,630. Honeyman Hardware Lofts in the Pearl District neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,898 square feet and currently listed start at $3,991. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Splash ApartmentsLive/Work One Bed One Bath_a11.1LW2,392 Sq Ft$5,630
Honeyman Hardware LoftsSt. John 1x2 B1,898 Sq Ft$3,991
The Louisa ApartmentsPenthouse One Bedroom + Den Y1,362 Sq Ft$3,650
The Buckley at Lents1,228 Sq Ft$2,800
NV Apartmentsa7.1.5 Sky1,222 Sq Ft$2,790
Arcadia by AltaC11,212 Sq Ft$1,874

Cheapest Available Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, OR is the One-Bedroom Model starting from $554 at St. Francis Park in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. The second most affordable Portland 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 30% AMI PSH Model at Las Adelitas starting at $698 in the Cully neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portland is currently $1,798. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
St. Francis ParkOne-Bedroom$554
Las Adelitas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 30% AMI PSH$698
Society 62Private Room w/Bath$700
Park TerraceOne Bedroom One Bathroom Unit Income and rent r...$729
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD$822
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath$885
Gretchen Kafoury CommonsOne Bedroom 60%$921
Dekum CourtStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED$941
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA$950
Pacific Tower ApartmentsOne Bedroom$955

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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

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Portland, OR

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Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 St. Francis Park listed at $554.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portland is $1,798.

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 $5,630 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 774 sq ft.

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