Northwood
8338 N Interstate Ave,
Portland, OR 97217
$1,299 - $1,525
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Kenton Portland, OR
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Kenton is $980 for a studio, $1,221 for one bedroom, $1,673 for two bedrooms, and $1,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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388 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$980/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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614 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,221/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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858 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,673/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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956 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,025/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Kenton
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kenton - Portland, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Kenton - Portland, OR, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Kenton - Portland, OR provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Kenton - Portland, OR from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Reviews of Kenton - Portland, OR
Niche Reviews 
4 Reviews
Current Resident
9 years ago•Niche Review
Beautiful, quiet neighborhood with a nice park and friendly neighbors. The community is closeknit and the neighbors help out each other. Also, many front yards with lovely gardens.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Columbia Park and Annex
- Peninsula Park
- Columbia Children's Arboretum
- Vancouver-Clark Parks
- Waterfront Renaissance Trail
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Portland International
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.