
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (29 Rentals)
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3624 Elcia Dr

Cedarwood Apartments

Terrace West Apartments

Del Pine Terrace

Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments

Sierra Terrace East

The Sunset Apartments

Casa Real Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

Mesa Creek Apartments

Sand Creek Apartments

Westcourte Apartments

3109 Edmonton St

Southgreen Apartments
Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kern City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kern City Studio Apartments | $1,161 | $955 | $1,949 |
Kern City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $995 | $1,742 |
Kern City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,175 | $2,395 |
Kern City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,350 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Cheapest Available Kern City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kern City area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $955. Terrace West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Kern City apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Terrace West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Columbard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
The Sunset Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Cedarwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Casa Real Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Ming Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Mesa Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Sand Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kern City area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,492. The second greatest value Kern City apartment is the 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd Model at 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Tesoro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kern City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A | 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.77 |
Villa Mondavi | Plan 2 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Del Pine Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Laurel Tree Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
3836 Soranno Ave, Unit B | 3836 Soranno Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Mesa Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Sand Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Casa Real Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Cedarwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKern City, Bakersfield, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
O. J. Actis Junior High
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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 Cheap Kern City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kern City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kern City is under $1,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kern City?
The cheapest apartment in Kern City is Casa Real Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Kern City costs $1,965.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kern City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Kern City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kern City?
Cheap apartments in Kern City have an average cost of $121 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kern City.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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