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817 Quail Ln

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 300 Griffiths St

$1,775

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300 Griffiths St

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Taylor Pointe North
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Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, 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. Norwest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. 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
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
The Sunset ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Del Pine Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kern City area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,495. 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.
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Laurelglen2x1.5-10642BR,1.5BA$1.77
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
The Springs2B Remodel2BR,2BA$1.85
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1.61
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

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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 Columbard listed at $1,050.

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.

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