Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Valhalla Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4551 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Summer Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place

3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309

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6200 Spice Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Stockdale Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stockdale Pines Apartments

5301 Lennox AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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King's Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King's Arms

4101 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Stine Country
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stine Country

3800 Stine RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Plaza del Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza del Real

403 Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309

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Edgewater Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Condominiums

8200 Kroll WayBakersfield, CA 93311
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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kern City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kern City area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Coventry Place Apartments priced from $657. Norwest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Kern City apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 2bd 1 Bath2BR,1BA$657
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kern City area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Jasmine Parke in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Kern City apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kern City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Mesa Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Del Pine Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
324 Real Rd, Unit 324 South REAL ROAD324 Real Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 2bd 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
418 Real Rd, Unit 418418 Real Rd2BR,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Western Bakersfield. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kern City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kern City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kern City is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kern City?

The cheapest apartment in Kern City is Norwest Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Kern City costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kern City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Kern City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kern City?

Cheap apartments in Kern City have an average cost of $129 which is $1,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kern City.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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