Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenton Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Learn about Portland and the best places to live with original content written by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley

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Watts Rowhouses
1 Bedroom Apartments

Watts Rowhouses

1350 N Watts StPortland, OR 97217
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Greenwich Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwich Flats

7350 N Greenwich AvePortland, OR 97217
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The Bluffs
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs

5150 N Lombard StPortland, OR 97203

Kenton, Portland, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenton area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Kenton Commons priced from $1,000. Nomad Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Kenton apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio,1BA$1,000
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,049
Koz on InterstateStructured StudioStudio,1BA$1,085
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,185
PacelineSTUDIO [Income-Restricted]Studio,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton, OR

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenton area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2 Bed x 2 Bath Model at Columbia at the Waterfront in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value Kenton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Prose Hayden Island starting at $2,275 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Concordia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Columbia at the Waterfront2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.27
Prose Hayden IslandTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.16
RiverWest Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.30
The Bluffs2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Harbor Sky1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.47
9836 N Clarendon Ave, Unit 9836B9836 N Clarendon Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
AeonI1BR,1BA$3.20
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.89
The Annex At BridgetonST-BStudio ,1BA$3.11
NorthwoodFenwickStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenton, Portland, OR

Ranked #107

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kenton Neighborhood in Portland, OR

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kenton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kenton is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kenton?

The cheapest apartment in Kenton is Koz on Interstate which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Kenton costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kenton?

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 69 regular apartments in Kenton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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