Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Knolls Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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2400 Goldenrod StBakersfield, 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 Apartments priced from $883. Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$883
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Knolls, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Knolls area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2x1 Single Level w/Porch Model at Autumn Glen Apartments in the in the North Country Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Highland Knolls apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites starting at $1,295 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 Apartments2x1 Single Level w/Porch2BR,1BA$1.65
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Knolls, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Highland Knolls Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Apartments which is listed at $992, while the average apartment in Highland Knolls costs $2,300.

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.

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 $307 which is $1,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Knolls.

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