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

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Union
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$1,199 - $1,720Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union

304 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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5 MLK
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$1,410 - $5,050Studio 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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Buckman Terrace
Studio to 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 Terrace Court priced from $895. 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
Terrace CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Koz on 13thStudioStudio,1BA$952
Louisa Flowers apartmentsLouisa FlowersStudio,1BA$999
Weidler Commons1x1 ground floor1BR,1BA$1,030
St. Francis ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,118
HyggeStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Buckman HeightsStudio - Income Restrictions ApplyStudio,1BA$1,183
Jute ApartmentsSatinStudio,1BA$1,195
UnionA.1Studio,1BA$1,199
Sullivan's RidgeS2Studio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $1.94 price per square foot Large 1 BR Model at Halsey Villa in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the A05 Model at Slate Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.36 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.
Halsey VillaLarge 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.94
Slate ApartmentsA051BR,1BA$2.36
Multnomah Heights1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$2.22
27th East Apartments553 SE 27th Ave1BR,1BA$1.98
UnionB1.31BR,1BA$2.43
Weidler Commons1x1 ground floor1BR,1BA$1.88
Sullivan's RidgeS1Studio ,1BA$2.26
HyggeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.43
Louisa Flowers apartmentsLouisa FlowersStudio ,1BA$2.22
Terrace CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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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 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 $1,475 at 27th East Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kerns Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kerns Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skylar Grand and starts from $1,565.

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