
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (5 Rentals)
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Creston-Kenilworth, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creston-Kenilworth?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Creston-Kenilworth Studio Apartments | $1,153 | $950 | $1,299 |
Creston-Kenilworth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $1,218 | $2,000 |
Creston-Kenilworth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,450 | $1,995 |
Creston-Kenilworth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Creston-Kenilworth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $2,595 | $2,595 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available Creston-Kenilworth Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creston-Kenilworth area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Hazel Ying Lee Apartments priced from $950. The Lenox has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Creston-Kenilworth apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hazel Ying Lee Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Lenox | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Sunshine Portland | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creston-Kenilworth, OR
As of August 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Creston-Kenilworth area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Enclave in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Creston-Kenilworth apartment is the 2 Bedroom Up Model at Waverleigh Apartments starting at $1,815 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creston-Kenilworth apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Enclave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Waverleigh Apartments | 2 Bedroom Up | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Moreland Place Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
4204 - 4232 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Powell Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Sunshine Portland | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
Hazel Ying Lee Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
The Lenox | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
Getting Around the Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
52 / 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 Cheap Creston-Kenilworth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Creston-Kenilworth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creston-Kenilworth is under $1,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creston-Kenilworth?
The cheapest apartment in Creston-Kenilworth is The Lenox which is listed at $1,282, while the average apartment in Creston-Kenilworth costs $2,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creston-Kenilworth?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Creston-Kenilworth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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