Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenton Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (26 Rentals)

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Kenton Townhomes
Studio Apartments

Kenton Townhomes

8124 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
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The Elmore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elmore

1803 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97217

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2031 N Watts St

2031 N Watts StPortland, OR 97217
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Watts Rowhouses
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watts Rowhouses

1350 N Watts StPortland, OR 97217
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Willis RowHouses
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willis RowHouses

1615 N Willis BlvdPortland, OR 97217
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Greenwich Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich Flats

7350 N Greenwich AvePortland, OR 97217
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Emerald Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Townhomes

7584-7568 N Emerald AvePortland, OR 97217

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The Bluffs
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs

5150 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Lombard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lombard

5120 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203
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Bridge Meadows
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Meadows

8502 N WaylandPortland, OR 97203
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Fenwick Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fenwick Crossing

1765-1785 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97217
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New Columbia - HOA
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Columbia - HOA

4605 N Trenton StPortland, OR 97203

Cheapest Available Kenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenton area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Kenton Commons priced from $950. Renaissance Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,012. Here are the most affordable Kenton apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Renaissance Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,012
The BluffsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,185
Annex at Bridgeton1 BR D MFTE1BR,1BA$1,300
Harbor SkyUrban 1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,350
NorthwoodDenver1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton, OR

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenton area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2 BR C Model at Annex at Bridgeton in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Kenton apartment is the 1627 N Farragut St Model at 1627 N Farragut St, Unit Apt B. starting at $1,400 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
Annex at Bridgeton2 BR C2BR,2BA$2.35
1627 N Farragut St, Unit Apt B.1627 N Farragut St1BR,1BA$1.94
Harbor Sky1x1 E1BR,1BA$2.47
NorthwoodSpruce1BR,1BA$2.29
Renaissance Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.88
The Bluffs1x11BR,1BA$3.39
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio ,1BA$4.31

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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenton?

The cheapest apartment in Kenton is Renaissance Commons which is listed at $1,012, while the average apartment in Kenton costs $2,125.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kenton?

Cheap apartments in Kenton have an average cost of $661 which is $1,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kenton.

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