Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Union
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$1,299 - $2,175Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union

304 NE Multnomah StPortland, 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
Studio Apartments

Terrace Court

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

Sixteen G

521 NE 16th AvePortland, OR 97232
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Homeroom Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Homeroom Apartments

485 SE 14th AvePortland, OR 97214
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Vintage Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Courtyard

2300 NE Halsey StPortland, OR 97232
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Park Lawn Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lawn Apartments

2457-2525 NE Glisan StPortland, OR 97232
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The Alexander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexander

50 SE 13th AvePortland, OR 97214

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Buckman Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buckman Terrace

303 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 St. Francis Park priced from $536. Koz on 13th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $952. Here are the most affordable Kerns apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Francis ParkStudioStudio,1BA$536
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$952
Sullivan's RidgeS1 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,045
Louisa Flowers0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,156
Buckman HeightsStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,183
Jute ApartmentsSilkStudio,1BA$1,195
HyggeStudioStudio,1BA$1,215
Hassalo on EighthAster Tower-A1Studio,1BA$1,230
The MerrickPlan STC 3Studio,1BA$1,232
Grant Park VillageLoft- QuimbyStudio,1BA$1,234

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $2.34 price per square foot LW1.3 Model at Union in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the 1 Bedroom Classic I Model at The Payton starting at $1,809 with a $2.52 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.
UnionLW1.31BR,1BA$2.34
The Payton1 Bedroom Classic I1BR,1BA$2.52
Lower Burnside LoftsA91BR,1BA$2.47
Sullivan's RidgeS1 AffordableStudio ,1BA$1.93
East of ElevenKernsStudio ,1BA$2.42
The MerrickPlan STC 3Studio ,1BA$2.45
HyggeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41
Homeroom ApartmentsS-503Studio ,1BA$2.58
Buckman HeightsStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio ,1BA$2.53
St. Francis ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34

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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 $1,234.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kerns?

The cheapest apartment in Kerns is St. Francis Park which is listed at $554, while the average apartment in Kerns costs $2,595.

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 21 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 $130 which is $2,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kerns.

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