Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (70 Rentals)

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Koz on 13th
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$1,044 - $1,630
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Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Sullivan's Ridge
$1,046 - $1,838
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Sullivan's Ridge

1710 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Tempo PDX
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$1,220 - $3,520
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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Yard
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$1,232 - $2,615
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Yard

22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Jute Apartments
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$1,295 - $1,970
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Jute Apartments

550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Grant Park Village
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$1,299 - $7,546
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Grant Park Village

1656 NE 32nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Anthem PDX
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$1,350 - $3,790
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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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Denizen OR
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$1,370 - $3,132
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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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The Linden
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$1,405 - $5,566
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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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Holloway
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$1,499 - $3,140
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Holloway

2050 Northeast Pacific StreetPortland, OR 97232
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The Payton
$1,837 - $4,695
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The Payton

2020 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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property at 1523 SE Ankeny St

$1,990

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1523 SE Ankeny St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1523 SE Ankeny St
PortlandOR97214
property at 1937 SE Stark St

$2,245 - $3,145

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1937 SE Stark St

PortlandOR97214

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Slate Apartments
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$2,399 - $2,575
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Slate Apartments

124 NE 3rd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Grand Oak Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oak Apartments

400-418 SE Grand AvePortland, OR 97214
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Terrace Court
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Terrace Court

815 SE Washington StPortland, OR 97214
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The Vintage
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vintage

3046-3056 NE Holladay StPortland, OR 97232
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Del Rey Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

2555 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97232
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Glee Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glee Apartments

455 NE 24th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Milano
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Milano

105 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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The Whitney
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Whitney

411 SE 14th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Kerns, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kerns Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kerns area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Terrace Court priced from $895. Louisa Flowers apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Kerns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Louisa Flowers apartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Weidler Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030
Koz on 13thSellwoodStudio,1BA$1,094
Sullivan's RidgeS1Studio,1BA$1,163
HyggeStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Westcott Properties1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Tempo PDXStudio A5Studio,1BA$1,220
YardStudio F - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,232
Cornerstone ApartmentsStudio - 500 sq. Ft.Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $1.71 price per square foot lxl Model at Irvington Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the 1bd1ba1fl 750 Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kerns apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Irvington Apartmentslxl1BR,1BA$1.71
Parkview Apartments1bd1ba1fl 7501BR,1BA$2.00
Buckman HeightsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Westcott Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.85
The Lower Burnside Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Buckman Terrace1 Bedroom 570 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.37
Weidler Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Sullivan's RidgeS3Studio ,1BA$2.26
HyggeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.37
Louisa Flowers apartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Oregon and customized analysis for Central Portland, OR. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kerns Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kerns?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kerns is at Terrace Court listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kerns Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kerns Apartment is $1,030 at Weidler Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kerns Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kerns is starting from $1,226 at Louisa Flowers apartments.

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