Kenton

Portland, OR

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Kenton - Portland, OR Area Guide

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A towering statue of Paul Bunyan on its main road characterizes the historic ambiance of Kenton. Renting an apartment in this neighborhood will allow you easy access to downtown Portland, which lies several minutes to the south by car or public transportation. To the northwest, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and hiking in the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. For picnics, cycling, jogging, basketball, and other sports activities, head for the green expanses of Kenton Park. When it's time to eat, relax with a cold beer and a pizza at Fino Pizzeria, or join soul food enthusiasts from all over Portland who flock to Po'Shines Cafe De La Soul for Creole and Cajun cuisine.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kenton is $978 for a studio, $1,211 for one bedroom, $1,680 for two bedrooms, and $1,017 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenton has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 420 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $978/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 615 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,211/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 858 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,680/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 956 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,017/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kenton - Portland, OR is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

71 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

51 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

90 / 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Kenton - Portland, OR

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4.1 4 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years agoNiche Review

Close knit community. Amazing little downtown area and. beautiful parks. Great public transportation options and a quick drive to downtown and other parts of the city thanks to the easy access to I5.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.