Apartments for Rent in the Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR (375 Rentals)

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Holloway
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$1,499 - $2,995

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific StreetPortland, OR 97232
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Yard
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$1,361 - $2,850

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Base Rent$1,361 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price$1,361 - $2,850
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Yard

22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Jute Apartments
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$1,305 - $1,940

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Jute Apartments

550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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5MLK
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$1,667 - $6,341

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5MLK

5 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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The Linden
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$1,625 - $4,245

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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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Sullivan's Ridge
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$1,046 - $2,278

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Sullivan's Ridge

1710 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Anthem PDX
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$1,289 - $3,523

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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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Denizen OR
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$1,328 - $3,718

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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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Koz on 13th
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$975 - $1,379

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 29

Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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The Payton
$2,129 - $3,996

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The Payton

2020 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Grant Park Village
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$1,375 - $5,041

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Grant Park Village

1656 NE 32nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Tempo PDX
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$1,299 - $5,383

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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kerns, Portland, OR

Ranked #35

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Portland, Oregon. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Portland, this neighborhood has emerged as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and great education opportunities.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and greenspace? Kerns is a highly-rated residential submarket for its many nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is now ranked as one of the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, proximity to great shopping areas, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this area has now become known as one of the best submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerns

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Kerns area of Portland, OR?

As of today, September 14, 2026, there are currently 375 available Kerns apartments priced from $975 to $5,466, with an average monthly rent of $1,867.

How much are Studio apartments in Kerns?

There are currently 236 Studio Apartments in Kerns with rent ranges from $975 to $2,584 with an average price of $1,465.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kerns Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kerns ranges from $1,099 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,781.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kerns cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kerns range from $1,226 to $5,466. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,650.

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