Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR (18 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Kerns area of Portland with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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5 MLK
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from $1,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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5 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214
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Multnomah Heights
4 Bedroom Apartments

Multnomah Heights

2318 NE Multnomah StPortland, OR 97232
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55+ Calaroga Senior Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55+ Calaroga Senior Living

1400 NE 2nd AvePortland, OR 97232
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Kerns, Portland, OR Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon, including Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is now ranked as one of our favorite higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerns

How much are Studio apartments in Kerns?

There are currently 98 Studio Apartments in Kerns with rent ranges from $1,115 to $13,186 with an average price of $1,609.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kerns Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kerns ranges from $1,010 to $15,506 with an average monthly rent of $2,062.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kerns cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kerns range from $1,519 to $4,920. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,742.

How expensive are Kerns Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 12 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kerns on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,936 to $3,972 - averaging $2,842 for the location.

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