
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portsmouth, NH (75 Rentals)


West End Yards

Sagamore Court

Sage Portsmouth

The Veridian Residences

Patriots Park

Osprey Landing

The Residences at Portwalk Place

Rockland Street Apartments

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18 Ladd St, Unit 18 Ladd St. Apt 2
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1061 Maplewood Ave

179 Union St, Unit 2

361 Miller Ave, Unit 3

39 Pleasant St, Unit 5

282 Middle Street, Unit 9

314 Islington St, Unit 5

285 Richards Ave

371 Islington St

948 US-1

5 Commercial Alley
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132-136 State Street

44-46 Market Street, LLC

2 Bow St

Rockingham House

214 Myrtle Ave

186 Miller Ave

98 Court St

1200 Islington St

536 Islington St

51 Islington St
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20 Chapel St

452 Richards Ave

241 Middle St

22 N School St

233 Vaughan St

1-9 Market St

3 Congress St

14 Market Sq

Prescott Post

Ruth Lewin Griffin Place
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361 Miller Ave

608 State St

151 High St

3510 Lafayette Rd

411 Middle St

Winchester Place Apartments

The Pines

Madison Residences

29-41 Congress St

132 Middle St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portsmouth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Studio Apartments | $2,004 | $1,260 | $2,405 |
Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,290 | $3,695 |
| Portsmouth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,720 | $4,845 |
| Portsmouth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $2,600 | $4,500 |
| Portsmouth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,925 | $2,900 | $2,950 |
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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: August 24, 2026There are currently 77 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Portsmouth, NH that range in price from $1,290 to $3,695. New Hampshire Beaches, Osprey Landing and Portsmouth Plains 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:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Beaches | 17 | $2,562 | $1,290 |
| Osprey Landing | 12 | $2,680 | $1,695 |
| Portsmouth Plains | 10 | $2,717 | $1,290 |
| Hillcrest | 9 | $2,720 | $1,290 |
| Downtown Portsmouth | 8 | $2,795 | $1,695 |
| South End | 7 | $2,800 | $1,850 |
| Strawberry Banke | 7 | $2,650 | $1,695 |
| Colonial Pines | 4 | $2,717 | $1,290 |
| Ocean Road | 3 | $2,712 | $1,290 |
Largest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, NH is found at West End Yards in the Ocean Road neighborhood and is 745 square feet priced from $2,855. The Residences at Portwalk Place in the Hillcrest neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 732 square feet and currently listed start at $3,445. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portsmouth:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Yards | A1DH | 745 Sq Ft | $2,855 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B8 | 732 Sq Ft | $3,445 |
| Sage Portsmouth | Franklin | 723 Sq Ft | $3,300 |
| Seacoast Residences | The Marginal | 684 Sq Ft | $2,007 |
| Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | 675 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Cheapest Available Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portsmouth, NH is the Acadia Model starting from $1,888 at Seacoast Residences in the Osprey Landing neighborhood. The second most affordable Portsmouth 1 Bedroom is the 1-Bedroom Model at Madison Residences starting at $2,200 in the Ocean Road neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portsmouth is currently $2,496. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portsmouth:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Seacoast Residences | Acadia | $1,888 |
| Madison Residences | 1-Bedroom | $2,200 |
| West End Yards | A1DH | $2,855 |
| Sage Portsmouth | Franklin | $3,300 |
| The Residences at Portwalk Place | Aria 1 Bedroom B5 | $3,325 |
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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 $1,888.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portsmouth is $2,496.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portsmouth Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portsmouth is a 745 square feet unit starting from $2,855 at West End Yards.
What is the average size for Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portsmouth is currently 852 sq ft.
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