Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Knolls Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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$1,195 - $1,850

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2413 Ashby St

BakersfieldCA93308

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The Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

2400 Goldenrod StBakersfield, CA 93308

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1210 Muir Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Muir Dr

1210 Muir DrBakersfield, CA 93308
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Park Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Meadows

840 Park Meadows AveBakersfield, CA 93308

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Highland Knolls, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Knolls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Knolls area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Springwood Court priced from $883. Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Highland Knolls apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,390
Northview Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Knolls, CA

As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Knolls area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Northview Meadows in the in the North Country Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Highland Knolls apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhomes Model at Autumn Glen Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the North Country Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northview Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Autumn Glen Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio ,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Knolls, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #40

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Knolls Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Knolls?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Knolls is Springwood Court which is listed at $922, while the average apartment in Highland Knolls costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Knolls?

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 Highland Knolls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highland Knolls?

Cheap apartments in Highland Knolls have an average cost of $639 which is $1,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Knolls.

Expert Rental Resources

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