Cheap Homes for Rent in Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $1.71 price per square foot 4 bedroom apartment Model at Multnomah Heights in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the lxl Model at Irvington Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.68 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.
Multnomah Heights4 bedroom apartment4BR,2BA$1.71
Irvington Apartmentslxl1BR,1BA$1.68
Parkview Apartments1bd1ba2fl 7501BR,1BA$2.02
Buckman Terrace1 Bedroom 705 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.24
Westcott Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.54
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bedroom - 648 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2.24
27th East Apartments553 SE 27th Ave1BR,1BA$1.98
Atomic Orchard ExperimentFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$2.07
HyggeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21
Louisa Flowers apartmentsLouisa FlowersStudio ,1BA$2.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerns

What type of rentals are currently available in Kerns?

There are currently 359 Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR with pricing that ranges from $999 to $12,666. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kerns ranging from $1,295 to $2,800.

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 $1,295 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,106.

Expert Rental Resources

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