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

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$1,245

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505 33rd St

BakersfieldCA93301

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2510 Haley St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2510 Haley St

2510 Haley StBakersfield, CA 93305
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Panorama Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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814 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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College Townhouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Townhouse

4501 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Pine Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

2605 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306
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1820-1880 Quincy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1820-1880 Quincy St

1820-1880 Quincy StBakersfield, CA 93305

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Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

4513 Isla Verde StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Pacific Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Terrace

3701 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Santa Rosa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Rosa

901 W Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93301
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401 Irene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Irene St

401 Irene StBakersfield, CA 93305

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Dana3600
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dana3600

3600 Dana StBakersfield, CA 93306
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College Heights, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$1,045
Park SorrentoOne Bedroom One Bath B1BR,1BA$1,325
Stonemark1x11BR,1BA$1,375
The Venetian Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,499
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Downstairs)2BR,1BA$1,507
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$1,600
The CueUNIT A31BR,1BA$1,975
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.57
The CueUNIT A31BR,1BA$2.59
Stonemark1x11BR,1BA$1.83
1716 1/2 Gage St, Unit REAR UNIT1716 1/2 Gage St1BR,1BA$1.71
Park SorrentoOne Bedroom One Bath B1BR,1BA$2.50
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Heights, Bakersfield, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including College Heights, Bakersfield, and the greater Bakersfield area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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