Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (283 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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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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526 Olive St

BakersfieldCA93304

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Baywood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

5250 Belle TerBakersfield, CA 93309
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Bridgemont Terrace
Studio Apartments

Bridgemont Terrace

800 New Stine RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

5100 Ming AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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5301 Demaret Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5301 Demaret Ave

5301 Demaret AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Hunter Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter Apartments

5110 Hunter AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Westridge Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

5509 Ming AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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5101 Hunter Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

5101 Hunter Ave

5101 Hunter AveBakersfield, CA 93309

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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kern City, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Kern City Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern City

How much are Studio apartments in Kern City?

There are currently 29 Studio Apartments in Kern City with rent ranges from $1,000 to $2,099 with an average price of $1,176.

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 $1,020 to $1,960 with an average monthly rent of $1,308.

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 $1,225 to $2,395. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,520.

How expensive are Kern City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 78 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kern City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $2,395 - averaging $1,810 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.