Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA from $400 (85 Rentals)

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Santa Fe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe

617 Union AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Summerset Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Summerset Apartments

668 S Camanche DrArvin, CA 93203
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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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The Camellias
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Camellias

1741 Cheatham AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Vintage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Apartments

10401 San Diego StLamont, CA 93241
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Panorama Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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814 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Kristine Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kristine Apartments

2901 Virginia AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Casa Del Sol
Studio Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Villas Santa Fe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Santa Fe

250 Belmont StDelano, CA 93215
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The Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

2400 Goldenrod StBakersfield, CA 93308

Cheapest Available Kern County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kern County, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific Terrace in the Homaker Park neighborhood priced from $815. Springwood Court Apartments in the Polo Grounds neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $863. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$815
Springwood Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$863
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$903
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
K Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$959
Wood Spring ApartmentsStudio Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$999
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,002

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kern County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Northview Meadows in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Kern County apartment is the 701 Commercial Ave Model at 701 Commercial Ave, Unit B starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kern County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northview Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.52
701 Commercial Ave, Unit B701 Commercial Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
Villas Santa Fe3x23BR,2BA$1.05
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
228 Lincoln Ave, Unit A228 Lincoln Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.49
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Sunrise Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$1.16
3312 N Chester Ave, Unit C3312 N Chester Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.38
K Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kern County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kern County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kern County is at Pacific Terrace listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern County Apartment is $863 at Springwood Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kern County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kern County is starting from $959 at K Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kern County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kern County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sycamore Walk and starts from $1,002.

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