Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenton Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (14 Rentals)

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5130 N Yale St

PortlandOR97203
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The Bluffs
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs

5150 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Watts Rowhouses
1 Bedroom Apartments

Watts Rowhouses

1350 N Watts StPortland, OR 97217
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Greenwich Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich Flats

7350 N Greenwich AvePortland, OR 97217

Kenton, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenton area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Northwood priced from $1,099. Nomad Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Kenton apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NorthwoodFenwickStudio,1BA$1,099
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,105
Live Modern at Koz on InterstateOpen StudioStudio,1BA$1,135
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,185
The Annex At BridgetonStudio CStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton, OR

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenton area is the $2.14 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Prose Hayden Island in the in the Concordia neighborhood starting from $2,256. The second greatest value Kenton apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at RiverWest Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prose Hayden IslandTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
RiverWest Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.21
Columbia at the Waterfront1 BD + Den1BR,1BA$3.36
Kenton CommonsTownhouse Loft 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.90
Harbor Sky1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.47
AeonI1BR,1BA$3.20
The Bluffs2x12BR,1BA$2.85
The Annex At BridgetonStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.86
NorthwoodFenwickStudio ,1BA$2.44
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio ,1BA$3.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenton, Portland, OR

Ranked #112

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kenton Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kenton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenton is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenton?

The cheapest apartment in Kenton is Live Modern at Koz on Interstate which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Kenton costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenton?

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 3 regular apartments in Kenton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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