Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (50 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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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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Mirage Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Apartments

2601 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Quailwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quailwood Apartments

300 Coffee RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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El Rio Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rio Gardens

100 N El Rio DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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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 $919. Cedarwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Kern City apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Sunset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Del Pine TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kern City area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3BR Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Kern City apartment is the 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments starting at $1,495 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.
Stine Ridge Townhomes3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Springs2B Remodel2BR,2BA$1.82
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Del Pine TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.77

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kern City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kern City is at Cedarwood Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern City Apartment is $1,045 at Norwest 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 Stine Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,445.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.