
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,150 (62 Rentals)


4600 Planz Rd

Cedarwood Apartments

Casa Real Apartments

3616 Micheli Ct

Stine Ridge Townhomes

Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments

Terrace West Apartments

Columbard

4704 Planz Rd
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Parkwood Apartments

The Sunset Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

Stine Country

2030 Wheelan Ct

Westcourte Apartments

1817 Canter Way

Sand Creek Apartments

Stockdale Garden Villas

Mesa Creek Apartments
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7913 S Laurelglen Blvd

Ming Garden Apartments

Del Pine Terrace

2714 S Real Rd

Southgreen Apartments

Pine Brook Apartments

4115 Ardmore Ave

The Laurel Tree Apartments

Camelot Square Apartment

3524 Ashe Rd
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3611 Micheli Ct

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5909 Nogal Ave, Unit Second Floor D, Unit Second Floor D

3401 Squire Ln

The Springs

817 Quail Ln

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Cambridge Village Apartments

Villa Mondavi

Laurelglen

Jasmine Parke
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The Courtyard

Coventry Place Apartments

6200 Spice Way

Edgewater Condominiums

Plaza del Real

King's Arms

Stockdale Pines Apartments

Mirage Apartments
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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kern City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern City Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $955 | $1,915 |
| Kern City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $1,015 | $1,985 |
Kern City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,150 | $2,075 |
| Kern City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,450 | $2,295 |
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Best Local Schools in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
O. J. Actis Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kern City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kern City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kern City is at Coventry Place Apartments listed at $919.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern City Apartment is $919 at Coventry Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kern City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kern City is starting from $919 at Coventry Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Kern City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kern City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coventry Place Apartments and starts from $919.
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