Cheap Homes for Rent in Kerns Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,300 (1 Rental)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kerns area is the $2.42 price per square foot Two-bedroom, One bathroom Model at Dorian in the in the Southeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Kerns apartment is the A16-SAN Model at Sandy Lofts starting at $1,692 with a $2.21 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.
DorianTwo-bedroom, One bathroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Sandy LoftsA16-SAN1BR,1BA$2.21
2619 NE Halsey St, Unit 52619 NE Halsey St2BR,1BA$2.31
Skylar Grand1 Bedroom 11F1BR,1BA$2.42
The Payton1 Bedroom Classic G1BR,1BA$2.50
Adare Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
East of ElevenRichmond1BR,1BA$2.51
Lower Burnside LoftsA71BR,1BA$2.47
Central Eastside LoftsBUCKMAN LOFT1BR,1BA$2.34
Sullivan's RidgeS3Studio ,1BA$2.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerns

What type of rentals are currently available in Kerns?

There are currently 350 Apartments for Rent in Kerns, OR with pricing that ranges from $500 to $14,975. There are also 4 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kerns ranging from $1,350 to $3,695.

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 $1,350 to $3,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,452.

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