
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kern City area of Bakersfield.


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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 | $1,109 | $900 | $1,469 |
| Kern City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $995 | $1,760 |
| Kern City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $1,150 | $1,995 |
| Kern City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,400 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Place Apartments | Spacious 2bd 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $657 |
| Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Columbard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Ming Tree Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Parke | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Stine Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Mesa Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Del Pine Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 324 Real Rd, Unit 324 South REAL ROAD | 324 Real Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Coventry Place Apartments | Spacious 2bd 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Laurel Tree Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| 418 Real Rd, Unit 418 | 418 Real Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
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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.
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