Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (42 Rentals)

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2510 Haley St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2510 Haley St

2510 Haley StBakersfield, CA 93305
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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Panorama Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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College Townhouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Townhouse

4501 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Acadia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia Apartments

5324 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306
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Noel Studios
3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Studios

6004 Hill Dale CtBakersfield, CA 93306
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Pine Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

2605 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306
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1820-1880 Quincy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1820-1880 Quincy St

1820-1880 Quincy StBakersfield, CA 93305

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Kristine Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kristine Apartments

2901 Virginia AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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401 Irene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Irene St

401 Irene StBakersfield, CA 93305

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The Venetian Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Venetian Apartments

4229-4305 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista priced from $441. 515 Niles St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
515 Niles St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Park SorrentoOne Bedroom One Bath A1BR,1BA$1,175
The Venetian Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,399
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1BA$1,430
Vantage Point Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,460
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs2BR,1BA$1,480
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 bed Model at 1419 Jefferson St in the in the East Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) Model at Country Club Vista starting at $1,610 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.51
Auburn Oaks2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.00
Canyon Creek ApartmentsRio Bravo2BR,1BA$1.86
The Venetian Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.74
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1.5BA$1.70
Vantage Point Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
515 Niles St, Unit Niles Residences515 Niles St1BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $441 at Auburn Vista.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $507 at Auburn Vista.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auburn Vista and starts from $596.

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