Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (60 Rentals)

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Union
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$1,425 - $2,399Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union

304 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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5 MLK
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$1,550 - $4,706Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5 MLK

5 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, 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
Studio Apartments

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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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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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 Koz on 13th priced from $925. Weidler Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here are the most affordable Kerns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$925
Weidler Commons1 bedroom waitlist1BR,1BA$1,052
Louisa Flowers apartmentsLouisa FlowersStudio,1BA$1,100
Lower Burnside LoftsEff2Studio,1BA$1,100
St. Francis ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,118
Sandy LoftsS3-SANStudio,1BA$1,157
Skylar GrandUrban 1 Bedroom 01EStudio,1BA$1,165
Buckman HeightsStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,183
The MerrickPlan STC 3Studio,1BA$1,220
Hassalo on EighthAster Tower-A1Studio,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $1.85 price per square foot B1-Loft - Affordable Model at Sullivan's Ridge in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the 1 Bedroom Classic F Model at The Payton starting at $1,775 with a $2.55 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.
Sullivan's RidgeB1-Loft - Affordable2BR,2BA$1.85
The Payton1 Bedroom Classic F1BR,1BA$2.55
East of ElevenRichmond1BR,1BA$2.51
LindenHamilton1BR,1BA$2.52
Weidler Commons1 bedroom waitlist1BR,1BA$1.92
Kalani Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Central Eastside LoftsBUCKMAN LOFT1BR,1BA$2.51
The MerrickPlan STC 1Studio ,1BA$2.52
Tempo PDXStudio A1Studio ,1BA$2.58
Buckman HeightsStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio ,1BA$2.53

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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.

Getting Around the Kerns Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kerns Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kerns?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kerns is under $1,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kerns?

The cheapest apartment in Kerns is Koz on 13th which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Kerns costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kerns?

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 17 regular apartments in Kerns 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 Kerns?

Cheap apartments in Kerns have an average cost of $137 which is $2,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kerns.

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