
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (14 Rentals)
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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 Studio Apartments | $700 | $700 | $700 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $895 | $1,467 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $975 | $1,785 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,675 | $2,025 |
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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 College View Apartments priced from $1,050. Shadow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College View Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Park Sorrento | 1BD, 1BTH B | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Stonemark | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA
As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.54 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) Model at Country Club Vista in the in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood starting from $1,607. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs Model at Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes starting at $1,537 with a $1.56 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Country Club Vista | Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Villa Sienna Apartment Homes | Marbella | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
Tyner Ranch Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath standard yard | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Stonemark | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
College View Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Park Sorrento | 1BD, 1BTH B | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Bakersfield, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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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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 $1,050 at College View Apartments.
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 $1,425 at Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes.
What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Vista and starts from $1,837.
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