Apartments for Rent in Kerns - Portland

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. Like their neighbors in other Portland neighborhoods, Kerns locals embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle by recycling, walking or bicycling over driving, and spending leisure time outdoors. Residents flock to one of the many urban parks in Kerns for a breath of fresh air in this bustling cityscape. Eastbank Esplanade provides views of the Willamette River while Burnside Skatepark is a popular hotspot adorned in graffiti-style art nestled under the Burnside Bridge. Attracting even more renters, Ferns is just two miles from the city center.