
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (53 Rentals)
Apartments in the Kern City area of Bakersfield with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Cambridge Village Apartments

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The Laurel Tree Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

Laurelwood Oaks

Sierra Terrace East

Villa Mondavi

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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 | $1,123 | $1,000 | $1,499 |
Kern City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $1,015 | $1,670 |
Kern City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $1,150 | $2,195 |
Kern City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,400 | $2,395 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKern City, Bakersfield, CA
Ranked #36
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
O. J. Actis Junior High
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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 Kern City
How much are Studio apartments in Kern City?
There are currently 42 Studio Apartments in Kern City with rent ranges from $955 to $1,499 with an average price of $1,445.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kern City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kern City ranges from $1,015 to $1,670 with an average monthly rent of $1,284.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kern City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kern City range from $1,150 to $2,195. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,517.
How expensive are Kern City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 125 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kern City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $2,395 - averaging $1,856 for the location.
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