1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, NH (63 Rentals)

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88 Ash St

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314 Islington St

PortsmouthNH03801
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411 Middle St
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411 Middle St

411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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2 Bow St
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2 Bow St

2 Bow StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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The Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
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Millport Apartments
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Millport Apartments

1001 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Frank Jones Brew Yard
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Frank Jones Brew Yard

90 Brewery LnPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Harbor Hill Place
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Harbor Hill Place

175 High StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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229 Miller Avenue
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229 Miller Avenue

229 Miller AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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Keefe House
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Keefe House

20 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Rockingham House
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Rockingham House

401 State StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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214 Myrtle Ave
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214 Myrtle Ave

214 Myrtle AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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186 Miller Ave
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186 Miller Ave

186 Miller AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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98 Court St
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98 Court St

98 Court StPortsmouth, NH 03801

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1200 Islington St
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1200 Islington St

1200 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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536 Islington St
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536 Islington St

536 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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51 Islington St
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51 Islington St

51 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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20 Chapel St
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20 Chapel St

20 Chapel StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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452 Richards Ave
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452 Richards Ave

452 Richards AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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241 Middle St
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241 Middle St

241 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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132 Middle St
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132 Middle St

132 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Margeson Apartments
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Margeson Apartments

245 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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361 Miller Ave
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361 Miller Ave

361 Miller AvePortsmouth, NH 03801
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608 State St
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608 State St

608 State StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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151 High St
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151 High St

151 High StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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233 Vaughan St
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233 Vaughan St

233 Vaughan StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Sage Portsmouth
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Sage Portsmouth

2422 Lafayette RdPortsmouth, NH 03801
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22 N School St
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22 N School St

22 N School StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Monarch Village
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Monarch Village

3548 Lafayette RdPortsmouth, NH 03801

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Portsmouth, NH Local Guide

Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 19, 2025

There are currently 99 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portsmouth, NH that range in price from $1,240 to $3,665. New Hampshire Beaches, Osprey Landing and Downtown Portsmouth are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Portsmouth with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
New Hampshire Beaches34$2,590$1,240
Osprey Landing22$2,675$1,500
Downtown Portsmouth8$2,942$1,975
Hillcrest8$2,740$1,240
Portsmouth Plains8$2,730$1,240
South End8$2,942$1,975
Strawberry Banke7$3,430$2,200
Colonial Pines2$2,687$1,240
Ocean Road2$2,680$1,240

Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, NH is found at The Residences at Portwalk Place in the Hillcrest neighborhood and is 864 square feet priced from $3,495. Seacoast Residences in the Osprey Landing neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 771 square feet and currently listed start at $2,678. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria 1 Bedroom B13864 Sq Ft$3,495
Seacoast ResidencesThe Captain - 1BR Den771 Sq Ft$2,678
West End YardsA1J640 Sq Ft$2,680

Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, NH is the Acadia Model starting from $2,230 at Seacoast Residences in the Osprey Landing neighborhood. The second most affordable Portsmouth 1 Bedroom is the A1J Model at West End Yards starting at $2,680 in the Ocean Road neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portsmouth is currently $2,645. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portsmouth:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Seacoast ResidencesAcadia$2,230
West End YardsA1J$2,680
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria 1 Bedroom B4$3,195

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65 / 100

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51 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portsmouth with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portsmouth is at Seacoast Residences listed at $2,230.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is $2,645.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 864 square feet unit starting from $3,495 at The Residences at Portwalk Place.

What is the average size for Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 674 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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