Cheap Homes for Rent in College Heights Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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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 $895. Santa Clarita Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$895
Santa Clarita ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$965
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, CA

As of July 28, 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 UNIT B1 Model at 918 at Eastchester starting at $2,375 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Rosemary Arbor 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
918 at EastchesterUNIT B12BR,1BA$2.28
1320 Flower St, Unit D1320 Flower St2BR,1BA$1.40
The VenetianTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Stonemark1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Park Sorrento2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$2.09
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.73
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$1.79
Santa Clarita ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in College Heights?

There are currently 305 Apartments for Rent in College Heights, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,375. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Heights ranging from $1,000 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Heights ranges from $1,000 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,711.

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