
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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1210 Oregon St

2118 Elmyra Ave, Unit #2

430 Crawford St

924 Height St

416 Monterey St

2401 Christmas Tree Ln

1000 Miller St
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2416 Kentucky St

1020 Oswell St

Park Sorrento

119-121 Flower St

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1716 1/2 Gage St, Unit REAR UNIT

505 33rd St

2601 Columbus St

2601 Columbus St
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814 17th St

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708 21st St

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715 30th St

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401 Irene St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights Studio Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $825 | $1,975 |
| College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $995 | $2,100 |
| College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,350 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Terrace priced from $1,045. Park Sorrento has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Terrace | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Park Sorrento | One Bedroom One Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Stonemark | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Venetian Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1,499 |
| Country Club Vista | Two Bedroom 1 bath (Downstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $1,507 |
| 1419 Jefferson St | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| The Cue | UNIT A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 918 at Eastchester | UNIT A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, CA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 bed Model at 1419 Jefferson St in the in the East Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) Model at Country Club Vista starting at $1,610 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1419 Jefferson St | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Country Club Vista | Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 918 at Eastchester | UNIT A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| The Cue | UNIT A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Stonemark | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 1716 1/2 Gage St, Unit REAR UNIT | 1716 1/2 Gage St | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Park Sorrento | One Bedroom One Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Pacific Terrace | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Heights Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Heights Apartment is $1,045 at Pacific Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Heights is starting from $1,507 at Country Club Vista.
What is the most affordable College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Venetian Apartments and starts from $1,499.
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