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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $1,100 | $1,950 |
Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,075 | $2,743 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,382 | $3,125 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $1,700 | $3,895 |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,660 | $1,900 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, CT is found at Springside Middletown in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood and is 883 square feet priced from $2,743. The Wilcox in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 845 square feet and currently listed start at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Middletown | A1D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 883 Sq Ft | $2,743 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 845 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| Forest Park | Chattfield | 810 Sq Ft | $1,672 |
| Highview Apartments | One Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Brainerd Place | A1.2.A | 782 Sq Ft | $2,290 |
| Rockwood Manor | 35 Grimes Road | 750 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
As of January 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, CT is the 1 BR Model starting from $1,300 at 562 Main St in the Durham East Haddam neighborhood. The second most affordable Portland 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Highview Apartments starting at $1,395 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portland is currently $1,983. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 562 Main St | 1 BR | $1,300 |
| Highview Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,395 |
| Meadoway Gardens | 1 | $1,400 |
| Birchwood Apartments | 1BD Remodel | $1,450 |
| On Ward Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,500 |
| South Green Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,559 |
| Middletown at Main | 542-1br | $1,600 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | $1,600 |
| Rockwood Manor | 35 Grimes Road | $1,600 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portland is at 562 Main St listed at $1,300.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portland is $1,983.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 883 square feet unit starting from $2,743 at Springside Middletown.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portland is currently 708 sq ft.
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