Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (58 Rentals)

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Koz on 13th
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$975 - $1,530
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Koz on 13th

123 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Sullivan's Ridge
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$1,046 - $2,656
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Sullivan's Ridge

1710 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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Grant Park Village
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$1,200 - $5,054
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Grant Park Village

1656 NE 32nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Jute Apartments
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$1,270 - $1,955
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$1,270 - $1,955
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$1,270 - $1,955
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Jute Apartments

550 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Yard
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$1,277 - $3,275
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$1,277 - $3,275
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Yard

22 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Anthem PDX
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$1,335 - $3,078
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Anthem PDX

1313 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97232
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Tempo PDX
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$1,364 - $4,633
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$1,364 - $4,633
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Tempo PDX

80 NE 14th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Denizen OR
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$1,390 - $3,136
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Denizen OR

2050 NE Hoyt StPortland, OR 97232
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The Linden
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$1,475 - $4,771
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The Linden

1250 E Burnside StPortland, OR 97214
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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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Westcott Properties
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcott Properties

1517 NE 8th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Parkview Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Commons

831 NE 29th AvePortland, 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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Washington High
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington High

1335 SE Stark StPortland, OR 97214
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The Brim Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brim Apartments

1206 SE Ankeny StPortland, OR 97214
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Sixteen G
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sixteen G

521 NE 16th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Skylar Grand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Skylar Grand

465 NE Davis StPortland, OR 97232
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The Alexander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexander

50 SE 13th 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 Louisa Flowers apartments priced from $999. Koz on 13th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Kerns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Louisa Flowers apartmentsMove-in ready 2 bedrooms! First month FREE!Studio,1BA$999
Koz on 13thSellwoodStudio,1BA$1,025
Weidler Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030
St. Francis ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,118
Westcott Properties1x11BR,1BA$1,190
Grant Park VillageStudio AStudio,1BA$1,200
Sandy LoftsS3-SANStudio,1BA$1,221
Quimby at the VillageOne Bed One Bath C1BR,1BA$1,225
Buckman HeightsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,246
Sullivan's RidgeS3Studio,1BA$1,262

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $2.33 price per square foot B09 Model at Slate Apartments in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the lxl Model at Irvington Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.71 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.
Slate ApartmentsB092BR,2BA$2.33
Irvington Apartmentslxl1BR,1BA$1.71
Buckman HeightsTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Buckman TerraceMake Buckman Terrace 1BR/1BA 705 sq ft your Por...1BR,1BA$1.99
Westcott Properties2x12BR,1BA$1.92
Cornerstone ApartmentsEfficient 1 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer & AC! New...1BR,1BA$2.16
Weidler Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Sullivan's RidgeS3Studio ,1BA$2.43
Grant Park VillageStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.37
Louisa Flowers apartmentsMove-in ready 2 bedrooms! First month FREE!Studio ,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 Louisa Flowers apartments listed at $999.

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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