Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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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 |
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Kern City Studio Apartments | $1,179 | $1,000 | $2,099 |
Kern City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $1,020 | $1,960 |
Kern City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $1,000 | $2,395 |
Kern City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,400 | $2,395 |
Kern City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kern City?
The cheapest apartment in Kern City is Norwest Apartments which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Kern City costs $2,450.
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 8 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 $125 which is $2,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kern City.
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