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Kensington

3117 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214

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About Kensington

Explore Kensington in Portland, OR. Located at 3117 Se Ankeny St. in Portland, this community is an ideal place for residents. Schedule a time to see the current floorplan options. Here at this community, the leasing staff is ready to help you in finding your perfect new apartment. Drop by to schedule your tour.

Kensington is an apartment community located in Multnomah County and the 97214 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portland School District 1j attendance zone.

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Location
3117 SE Ankeny St, Portland,
OR 97214
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Neighborhood

Named the heart of east Portland, Kerns exudes the artistic, quirky aesthetic Portland is known for. As you explore Kerns, you’ll see vibrant murals, public art, and unique architecture throughout the neighborhood, including Portland’s famed four-square houses and impressive Craftsman-style bungalows. Perfect for any renter, Kerns has affordable to upscale rentals in every style including luxury apartments with excellent views of the city. This urban neighborhood is a thriving industrial and commercial hub with plenty of amenities for residents to enjoy within walking distance of their homes. Along with housing several warehouse and corporate offices, Kerns has music stores, bike shops, art supply stores, diverse eateries, gourmet grocery stores, and some of the city’s best breweries. The neighborhood also has a Voodoo Doughnuts, a famed pastry shop known across the nation.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Kerns Portland, OR
Studio $1,357 $1,248
1 Bedroom $1,585 $1,519
2 Bedrooms $2,036 $1,801
3 Bedrooms $2,254 $2,095
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Pacific Northwest Coll. Of Art
Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Portland Community College
Drive: 10 min 3.7 mi
Oregon Health & Sci Waterfront
Drive: 13 min 4.2 mi
Portland State University
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Kensington is within 9 minutes or 3.0 miles from Pacific Northwest Coll. Of Art. It is also near Portland State University and Oregon Health & Sci Waterfront.
Schools
Richmond Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
539 Students
Nearby
Sunnyside Environmental School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
465 Students
Attendance Zone
Franklin High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,966 Students
Attendance Zone
All Saints School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
467 Students
Nearby
Pacific Crest Community School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
85 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Portland include Se Grand & Stark, located 1.6 miles from Kensington. Kensington is near Portland International, located 7.1 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Se Grand & Stark
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Lloyd Center/Ne 11Th
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Se Grand & E Burnside
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Ne 7Th
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Hollywood/Ne 42Nd Ave Max Station
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Portland
Drive: 10 min 3.1 mi
Vancouver
Drive: 22 min 11.1 mi
Beaverton Transit Center (West Side Express)
Drive: 22 min 12.7 mi
Tigard Transit Center
Drive: 24 min 13.1 mi
Hall/Nimbus
Drive: 24 min 14.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portland International
 Drive: 18 min 7.1 mi

Walkability Near Kensington

Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Kensington.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Fred Meyer Hawthorne Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Kensington has 1 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Laurelhurst Park
 Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Grant Park and Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden
 Drive: 7 min 1.8 mi
OMSI
 Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Lan Su Chinese Garden
 Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Mt. Tabor Park
 Drive: 10 min 2.9 mi
Kensington has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Laurelhurst Park, Grant Park and Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden, and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Providence Portland Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 3.3 mi
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Drive: 13 min 4.0 mi
Kensington has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Providence Portland Medical Center which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Portland Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 16 min 5.8 mi
Camp Bonneville Military Reservation
Drive: 42 min 24.1 mi
Kensington is 5.8 miles from Portland Airport Air Guard Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Bonneville Military Reservation.

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