Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City in the Hills Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Noel Studios
3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Studios

6004 Hill Dale CtBakersfield, CA 93306
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5701 Fairfax Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5701 Fairfax Rd

5701 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306

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6008 Hill Dale Ct
3 Bedroom Apartments

6008 Hill Dale Ct

6008 Hill Dale CtBakersfield, CA 93306
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Brentwood Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Crossing

7701-7705 Willis AveBakersfield, CA 93306
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5813 Fairfax Rd
Studio Apartments

5813 Fairfax Rd

5813 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306
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3217 Fortier St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3217 Fortier St

3217 Fortier StBakersfield, CA 93306
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6005 Fairfax Rd
Studio Apartments

6005 Fairfax Rd

6005 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306
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5917 Fairfax Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5917 Fairfax Rd

5917 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306

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Auburn Heights
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Heights

7000 Auburn StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Country Club Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Villas

6700 Auburn StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Florence Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Gardens

6701 Auburn StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Cheapest Available City in the Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City in the Hills area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista priced from $441. Villa Sienna Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here are the most affordable City in the Hills apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1BA$1,430
Vantage Point Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,460
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs2BR,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City in the Hills, CA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the City in the Hills area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs Model at Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes in the in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value City in the Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs Model at Shadow Ridge Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City in the Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.51
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.74
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1.5BA$1.70
Vantage Point Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City in the Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City in the Hills?

The cheapest apartment in City in the Hills is Auburn Vista which is listed at $441, while the average apartment in City in the Hills costs $1,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City in the Hills?

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 3 regular apartments in City in the Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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