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

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2 Bow St
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2 Bow St

2 Bow 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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22 N School St
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22 N School St

22 N School 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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1-9 Market St
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1-9 Market St

1-9 Market StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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3 Congress St
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3 Congress St

3 Congress StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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14 Market Sq
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14 Market Sq

14 Market SqPortsmouth, NH 03801
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Prescott Post
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Prescott Post

100 Durgin LnPortsmouth, 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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3510 Lafayette Rd
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3510 Lafayette Rd

3510 Lafayette RdPortsmouth, NH 03801
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411 Middle St
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411 Middle St

411 Middle StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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The Pines
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The Pines

43 BeechstonePortsmouth, NH 03801
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Madison Residences
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Madison Residences

184-188 Madison StPortsmouth, NH 03801
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29-41 Congress St
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29-41 Congress St

29-41 Congress 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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Portsmouth 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 24, 2026

There 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:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
New Hampshire Beaches17$2,562$1,290
Osprey Landing12$2,680$1,695
Portsmouth Plains10$2,717$1,290
Hillcrest9$2,720$1,290
Downtown Portsmouth8$2,795$1,695
South End7$2,800$1,850
Strawberry Banke7$2,650$1,695
Colonial Pines4$2,717$1,290
Ocean Road3$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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
West End YardsA1DH745 Sq Ft$2,855
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria 1 Bedroom B8732 Sq Ft$3,445
Sage PortsmouthFranklin723 Sq Ft$3,300
Seacoast ResidencesThe Marginal684 Sq Ft$2,007
Madison Residences1-Bedroom675 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Seacoast ResidencesAcadia$1,888
Madison Residences1-Bedroom$2,200
West End YardsA1DH$2,855
Sage PortsmouthFranklin$3,300
The Residences at Portwalk PlaceAria 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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