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

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415 Arvin 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
Autumn Glen Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath Washer Dryer Hookup3BR,2BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Knolls, CA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Knolls area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhomes Model at Autumn Glen Apartments in the in the North Country Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Highland Knolls apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites starting at $1,300 with a $1.73 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.
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

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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 4 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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