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

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Find the best student apartments in Bakersfield near BC and CSUB. Explore 10 top neighborhoods that offer great commutes, housing variety, and local amenities.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Bakersfield and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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property at 305 Curran St

$2,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 25

305 Curran St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 7808 Selkirk Dr

$2,350

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$2,350
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 30

7808 Selkirk Dr

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 3509 Sesame St

$2,300

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3509 Sesame St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 4201 Planz Rd

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4201 Planz Rd, Unit #C

4201 Planz Rd
BakersfieldCA93309

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western Bakersfield, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this neighborhood is a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and access to the finest education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? Kern City ranks as providing good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is now ranked as one of our favorite high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area has now become known as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern City

How much are Studio apartments in Kern City?

There are currently 40 Studio Apartments in Kern City with rent ranges from $975 to $2,039 with an average price of $1,167.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kern City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kern City ranges from $1,015 to $1,820 with an average monthly rent of $1,400.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kern City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kern City range from $1,195 to $1,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,555.

How expensive are Kern City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 117 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kern City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,450 to $2,395 - averaging $1,808 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Written by: Shannon Hilson

College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.