Cheap Homes for Rent in Kenton Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenton, OR

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenton area is the $3.22 price per square foot 2 Bed x 2 Bath Model at Columbia at the Waterfront in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $3,474. 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$3.22
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$3.01
NorthwoodFenwickStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenton

What type of rentals are currently available in Kenton?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Kenton, OR with pricing that ranges from $995 to $6,294. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kenton ranging from $925 to $4,650.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kenton ranges from $925 to $4,650 with an average monthly rent of $3,137.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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