
Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (328 Rentals)


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1940 Quincy St

1244 Virginia Ave

5901 Auburn Oaks Dr

1409 Lincoln St

610 Columbus St

131 S Owens St

705 S Brown St

6124 Royal Coach Cir

116 Northrup St

1915 Robinson St

2416 Kentucky St
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1514 Mount Vernon Ave

6120 Royal Coach Cir

5916 Auburn St

216 S Owens St

1229 Jeffrey St

308 Oswell St
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Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $895 | $1,680 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $1,049 | $1,750 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $1,195 | $1,975 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Bakersfield, CA
Ranked #13
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 3.0 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 2.5 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 2.5 out of 4.
Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest
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 $895 to $1,680 with an average monthly rent of $1,261.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $1,049 to $1,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,483.
How expensive are Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 68 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hillcrest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,195 to $1,975 - averaging $1,613 for the location.
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