Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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615 Flower St

BakersfieldCA93305
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814 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Panorama Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Pacific Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Terrace

3701 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301

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College Townhouse
2 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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Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

4513 Isla Verde StBakersfield, CA 93301

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Villa La Jolla
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa La Jolla

2601 Columbus 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 $775. College View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$775
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,050
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$1,050
Park Sorrento1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$1,175
Shadow Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.54 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) Model at Country Club Vista in the in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood starting from $1,607. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs Model at Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes starting at $1,537 with a $1.56 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.
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.56
Autumn Glen Apartments2x1 Single Level w/Porch2BR,1BA$1.65
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1.5BA$1.70
Stonemark1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Canyon Creek ApartmentsArroyo1BR,1BA$1.89
Shadow Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.75
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$2.10
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Heights, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Heights Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $775 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 $1,299 at Colum4229.

What is the most affordable College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumn Glen Apartments and starts from $1,620.

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