
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $900 (4 Rentals)
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Hillcrest, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,674 | $995 | $2,900 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,093 | $1,500 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA
As of June 05, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest
What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?
There are currently 323 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,025. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $995 to $2,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $995 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,883.
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