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


301 Sanford Dr

500 R St

Springwood Court Apartments

725 Pacific St

1430 Camino Sierra, Unit B

Village at Lakeside

The Vineyard Apartments

621 Main St
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Desert Oasis Apartments

2731 Security Ave

426 W Moyer Ave

190 Price St

124 Chester Ave

1509 Terrace Wy

740 Commercial Ave

Norwest Apartments

1421 El Rancho Dr
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21317 Lake Shore Dr

2810 N Chester Ave

719-717 31st St

1105 Niles St

234 Baker St

238 N Gold Canyon St

Wood Spring Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

3957 Weiman Ave
Kern County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kern County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kern County Studio Apartments | $1,285 | $825 | $3,000 |
Kern County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $495 | $2,200 |
Kern County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $594 | $2,395 |
Kern County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $685 | $2,595 |
Kern County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Springwood Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
Harmony Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
Desert Oasis Apartments | 1+1 Down - Regular | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
K Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
Wood Spring Apartments | Studio Fully Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Sycamore Walk | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,002 |
Camellia Village Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Northview Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
701 Commercial Ave, Unit B | 701 Commercial Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Villas Santa Fe | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Sycamore Walk | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
228 Lincoln Ave, Unit A | 228 Lincoln Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
Camellia Village Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Sunrise Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
3312 N Chester Ave, Unit C | 3312 N Chester Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C | 2126 O St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
K Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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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