Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (364 Rentals)

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Find the best student apartments in Bakersfield near BC and CSUB. Explore 10 top neighborhoods that offer great commutes, housing variety, and local amenities.

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property at 2904 Cornell St

$2,200

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$2,200
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2904 Cornell St

BakersfieldCA93305
property at 927 University Ave

$2,200

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927 University Ave

BakersfieldCA93305
property at 6308 Castle Cary Dr

$1,995

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6308 Castle Cary Dr

BakersfieldCA93306

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 1308 Flower St

$1,475

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1308 Flower St
BakersfieldCA93305

Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Bakersfield and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast Central Bakersfield. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? this residential submarket is a leading area for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town has established a name for itself as amongst the finest upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this area is known as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Hillcrest area of Bakersfield, CA?

As of today, August 01, 2026, there are currently 364 available Hillcrest apartments priced from $441 to $1,860, with an average monthly rent of $1,501.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest ranges from $441 to $1,460 with an average monthly rent of $1,148.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $507 to $1,860. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,587.

How expensive are Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 95 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hillcrest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $596 to $1,840 - averaging $1,472 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Written by: Shannon Hilson

College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.