Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (71 Rentals)

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4201 Planz Rd, Unit #C

4201 Planz Rd
BakersfieldCA93309

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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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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 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 ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Stine Country Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
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
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kern City area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3116 Edmonton St Model at 3116 Edmonton St, Unit A in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Kern City apartment is the 324 Real Rd Model at 324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL Rd-DUPLEX starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Kern City 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.
3116 Edmonton St, Unit A3116 Edmonton St3BR,2BA$1.27
324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL Rd-DUPLEX324 Real Rd2BR,1BA$1.21
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Southgreen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - updated2BR,1BA$1.42
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
4420 Fjord Street4420 Fjord Street - A2BR,2BA$1.49
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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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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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 Norwest Apartments listed at $955.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern City Apartment is $1,020 at Cedarwood 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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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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