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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: June 22, 2025

There are currently 26028 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portland, OR that range in price from $580 to $15,000. South Eliot, Old Town Chinatown and Northwest 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 Eliot584$1,786$615
Old Town Chinatown581$1,782$615
Northwest Portland454$1,716$580
Sabin Irvington414$1,749$620
Southeast Portland382$1,731$645
North Portland371$1,750$580
Alameda Irvington364$1,682$620
Arlington Heights349$1,852$615
Chinatown338$1,800$615
Downtown Portland320$1,735$770

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. 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 $3,599. 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
Honeyman Hardware LoftsSt. Johns Loft1,898 Sq Ft$3,599
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$3,235
The Yards at Union StationTOWNHOUSE WITH LOFT1,195 Sq Ft$1,827
Ladd1 Bedroom w/Den A2d764 Sq Ft$1,996

Cheapest Available Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portland, OR is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $644 at NAYA Generations 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 $1,866. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
NAYA Generations1 Bedroom$644
Las Adelitas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 30% AMI PSH$698
Society 62Private Room w/Bath$700
Aventine at Vancouver - 55+One Bedroom$800
SM Multnomah Manor1X1- 50% HUD$822
Margaret Carter PlazaOne Bathroom One Bedroom HUD Unit$848
Maya Angelou1 Bedroom 1 Bath$885
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA$950
Buri Building1 Bedroom$978
seaside021BR/1.0BA$995

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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 NAYA Generations listed at $644.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portland is $1,866.

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 678 sq ft.

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.