Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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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 College View Apartments priced from $1,040. Park Sorrento has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College View ApartmentsStandard 1/11BR,1BA$1,040
Park Sorrento1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$1,175
Dana36002BR/2.5BA2BR,2BA$1,399
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1BA$1,427
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.81 price per square foot 1022 Oregon St Model at 1022 Oregon St, Unit Large 2 bedroom apartment in the in the East Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1128 Jefferson St Model at 1128 Jefferson St, Unit B starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the East Bakersfield 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.
1022 Oregon St, Unit Large 2 bedroom apartment1022 Oregon St2BR,1BA$0.81
1128 Jefferson St, Unit B1128 Jefferson St3BR,1BA$2.00
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes3 Bed 2 Bath Single Level3BR,2BA$1.54
College View ApartmentsStandard 1/11BR,1BA$1.16
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1.5BA$1.70
Park Sorrento1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$2.94

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $2,200. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $1,300 to $3,250.

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 $1,300 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,857.

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