Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (290 Rentals)

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Baywood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

5250 Belle TerBakersfield, CA 93309
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Bridgemont Terrace
Studio Apartments

Bridgemont Terrace

800 New Stine RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

5100 Ming AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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5301 Demaret Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5301 Demaret Ave

5301 Demaret AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kern City, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western Bakersfield, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this neighborhood is a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and access to the finest education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? Kern City ranks as providing good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is now ranked as one of our favorite high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area has now become known as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Kern City Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern City

How much are Studio apartments in Kern City?

There are currently 29 Studio Apartments in Kern City with rent ranges from $1,020 to $2,028 with an average price of $1,182.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kern City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kern City ranges from $1,045 to $1,905 with an average monthly rent of $1,245.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kern City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kern City range from $1,200 to $2,195. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,648.

How expensive are Kern City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 83 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kern City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $2,395 - averaging $1,908 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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