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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. Wood Spring Apartments in the Emerald Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$815
Wood Spring ApartmentsStudio Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$899
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Norma StreetStudioStudio,1BA$995
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kern County area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3116 Edmonton St Model at 3116 Edmonton St, Unit A in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Kern County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hunter's Glen starting at $1,875 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Briarwood 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.
3116 Edmonton St, Unit A3116 Edmonton St3BR,2BA$1.27
Hunter's Glen3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
Belcourt Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Del Pine Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Sunrise Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$1.18
Valley SpringsTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.41
Serramonte ParkToscana2BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kern County?

There are currently 1542 Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA with pricing that ranges from $495 to $3,000. There are also 328 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kern County ranging from $895 to $6,265.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kern County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kern County ranges from $895 to $6,265 with an average monthly rent of $2,256.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kern County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kern County range from $685 to $2,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $6,265. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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