1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Portal, CA (29 Rentals)

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3786 Horizons AveMerced, CA 95348

El Portal, CA Local Guide

Largest Available El Portal and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Portal, CA is found at Tempranillo in the Woodward Park neighborhood and is 931 square feet priced from $1,957. The Villages in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 835 square feet and currently listed start at $1,545. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Portal:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Tempranillo1 Bed 1 Bath931 Sq Ft$1,957
The VillagesHarvard Remodel835 Sq Ft$1,545
Dominion Courtyard VillasJoaquin814 Sq Ft$1,644
Dominion HeightsCape Cod730 Sq Ft$1,685
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1675 Sq Ft$1,400
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Downstairs671 Sq Ft$1,575
Castle ApartmentsCastle One650 Sq Ft$1,324
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Cottage638 Sq Ft$1,395

Cheapest Available El Portal and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Portal, CA is the Castle One Model starting from $1,324 at Castle Apartments in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. The second most affordable El Portal 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Cottage Model at Grand Resort Apartments starting at $1,395 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Portal is currently $1,735. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in El Portal:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Castle ApartmentsCastle One$1,324
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Cottage$1,395
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1$1,400
The VillagesHarvard Remodel$1,545
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Downstairs$1,575
Dominion Courtyard VillasJoaquin$1,644
Dominion HeightsCape Cod$1,685
Tempranillo1 Bed 1 Bath$1,957

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Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Portal Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Portal with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in El Portal is at Castle Apartments listed at $1,324.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Portal is $1,735.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Portal Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Portal is a 931 square feet unit starting from $1,957 at Tempranillo.

What is the average size for El Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in El Portal is currently 500 sq ft.

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