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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Studio Apartments | $1,769 | $1,100 | $1,990 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,250 | $2,865 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,400 | $3,546 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $1,450 | $2,800 |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,995 | $2,100 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, CT is found at Springside Middletown in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood and is 879 square feet priced from $2,741. 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 | A2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 879 Sq Ft | $2,741 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 845 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| Forest Park Apartments | CHATTFIELD | 810 Sq Ft | $1,923 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Brainerd Place | A1.2 | 782 Sq Ft | $2,340 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 755 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Rockwood Manor | 35 Grimes Road | 750 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
| Stillman School Apartments | 1 bedroom | 700 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| Middletown at Main | 542-1br | 600 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
As of June 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, CT is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,400 at Woodrow Wilson Apartments in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Portland 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Stoneycrest Tower starting at $1,400 in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portland is currently $1,975. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| Stoneycrest Tower | One Bedroom | $1,400 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | $1,400 |
| Hillside Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,450 |
| On Ward Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,500 |
| Middletown at Main | 542-1br | $1,600 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | $1,600 |
| Rockwood Manor | 35 Grimes Road | $1,625 |
| Meadoway Gardens | Two Bedroom | $1,670 |
| Stillman School Apartments | 1 bedroom | $1,700 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portland is at Woodrow Wilson Apartments listed at $1,400.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portland is $1,975.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 879 square feet unit starting from $2,741 at Springside Middletown.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portland is currently 602 sq ft.
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