Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (336 Rentals)

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2824 Primera Vis
Studio Apartments

2824 Primera Vis

2824 Primera VisBakersfield, CA 93306
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2641 Niles St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2641 Niles St

2641 Niles StBakersfield, CA 93306
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2527 Niles St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2527 Niles St

2527 Niles StBakersfield, CA 93306

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1601 Oswell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 Oswell St

1601 Oswell StBakersfield, CA 93306
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2524 Monterey St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2524 Monterey St

2524 Monterey StBakersfield, CA 93306
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2327 Oregon Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2327 Oregon Dr

2327 Oregon DrBakersfield, CA 93306
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2529 Monterey St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2529 Monterey St

2529 Monterey StBakersfield, CA 93306
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2011 Flower St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2011 Flower St

2011 Flower StBakersfield, CA 93305
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2175 Pacific St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2175 Pacific St

2175 Pacific StBakersfield, CA 93305
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2501-2503 Lake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2501-2503 Lake St

2501-2503 Lake StBakersfield, CA 93306

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Tillerman Hills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tillerman Hills

3501 Bernard StBakersfield, CA 93306

Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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 3.5 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 3.0 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

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 $1,460 with an average monthly rent of $1,210.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest range from $975 to $1,815. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,442.

How expensive are Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 100 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hillcrest on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,325 to $2,200 - averaging $1,730 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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