Cheap Homes for Rent in Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,400 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Kerns area of Portland.

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $2.39 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at The Merrick in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,221. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the A01 Model at Slate Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $2.20 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.
The MerrickPlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.39
Slate ApartmentsA011BR,1BA$2.20
The Payton1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$2.48
Multnomah Heights1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$2.22
27th East Apartments553 SE 27th Ave1BR,1BA$1.98
Hygge1B B1BR,1BA$2.50
Weidler Commons1 bedroom waitlist1BR,1BA$1.92
Sullivan's RidgeSStudio ,1BA$2.12
St. Francis ParkOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Louisa Flowers apartmentsLouisa FlowersStudio ,1BA$2.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerns

What type of rentals are currently available in Kerns?

There are currently 361 Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR with pricing that ranges from $875 to $16,336. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kerns ranging from $1,450 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kerns?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kerns ranges from $1,450 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,072.

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