1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portland, OR Under $1,500 (994 Rentals)

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Holloway
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$1,399 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,995
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Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific StreetPortland, OR 97232
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Prose Hayden Island
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$1,339 - $1,649

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Base Rent$1,339 - $2,387
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Prose Hayden Island

110 N Tomahawk Island DrPortland, OR 97217
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Sanctuary
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$1,444 - $1,644

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Base Rent$1,355 - $2,414
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Sanctuary

4940 S Landing DrPortland, OR 97239
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts—Oh My!

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Cascade Vista
$1,360 - $1,563

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Base Rent$1,360 - $2,200
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Cascade Vista

5132 SW Slavin RdPortland, OR 97239
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Jute Apartments
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$1,425 - $1,940

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Base Rent$1,305 - $1,940
Total Monthly Price$1,305 - $1,940
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Jute Apartments

550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Parallax
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$1,425 - $1,459

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,895
Total Monthly Price$1,199 - $1,895
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Parallax

4030 N Williams AvePortland, OR 97227
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Portland’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Museum Place
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$1,359 - $2,718

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Base Rent$1,287 - $2,718
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Museum Place

1030-1030 SW Jefferson StPortland, OR 97201
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735 St. Clair
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$1,296 - $1,486

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Base Rent$1,296 - $2,912
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735 St. Clair

735 SW Saint Clair AvePortland, OR 97205
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Q21
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$1,491 - $1,653

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Base Rent$1,491 - $1,900
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Q21

2112 NW Quimby StPortland, OR 97210
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Novus
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$1,415 - $1,645

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Base Rent$1,320 - $2,499
Total Monthly Price$1,320 - $2,499
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Novus

4981 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206
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Sullivan's Ridge
$1,489 - $1,978

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Base Rent$1,045 - $2,319
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Sullivan's Ridge

1710 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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230 Ash
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$1,499 - $1,579

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,579
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230 Ash

230 SW Ash StPortland, OR 97204
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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

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A Local Experts Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Portland area. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Las Adelitas listed at $698.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portland is $1,748.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portland is a 2,188 square feet unit starting from $6,350 at Byline 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 693 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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From Arts to Eats: A Local Insider's Guide to Living in Portland's Best Spots

Written by: Chad Deitchley

Hello! My name is Chad, and I am your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. After living in this one-of-a-kind city for more than 20 years, I have seen it change in many exciting ways.

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The Portland Power Commute: Top Neighborhoods for Renters Near the City’s Major Job Hubs

Written by: Chad Deitchley

Let me introduce myself as your ApartmentHomeLiving Local Expert for Portland, Oregon. I’m Chad, and I can attest firsthand to the vibrant and funky nature of this one-of-a-kind city.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Portland

Written by: Chad Deitchley

Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.

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

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As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.