Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Kern City area of Bakersfield.

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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS

420-426 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Valhalla Village
2 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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6200 Spice Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, 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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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Mirage Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Apartments

2601 S Real 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza del Real

403 Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309

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 Studio unit found at Sierra Terrace East priced from $1,050. Columbard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Kern City apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Sunset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Ming Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,260
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,282
Laurelwood OaksLoft1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA

As of May 03, 2025 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 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments starting at $1,492 with a $1.36 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
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A7913 S Laurelglen Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Cambridge Village Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.89
5909 Nogal Ave, Unit Second Floor C5909 Nogal Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Laurelwood OaksLoft1BR,1BA$1.99
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kern City, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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

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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kern City is Casa Real Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Kern City costs $1,945.

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 7 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 $106 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kern City.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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