Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Knolls Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $529 (35 Rentals)

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property at 119 Brighton Way
$1,100

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Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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119 Brighton Way

BakersfieldCA93308
property at 1800 Esther Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1800 Esther Dr

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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930 Day Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

930 Day Ave.

928-930 Day AveBakersfield, CA 93308

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. 3600 N. Chester Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Highland Knolls apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio, 1BA$883
3600 N. Chester Ave.2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,295
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,300
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,390
930 Day Ave.2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Knolls, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Knolls area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3600 N. Chester Ave. in the North Country Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Highland Knolls apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 930 Day Ave. in the North Country Meadows neighborhood starting at $1,395 with a $1.55 price per square foot. 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.
3600 N. Chester Ave.2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.36
930 Day Ave.2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.55
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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Highland Knolls, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #63

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

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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 $1,437.

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.

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