
Homes for Rent in the Kern City Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (51 Rentals)


7808 Selkirk Dr

8000 Kroll Way, Unit 8000 Kroll Way #24

3509 Sesame St

4201 Planz Rd, Unit #C

8215 Lush Pl

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6100 Indian Wells Ave

4225 Parkwood Ct, Unit 4
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4309 Starling Dr

2600 Brookside Dr, Unit 161

2811 Dracena St

2709 California Ave

8000 Westlorne Ct

5101 Hunter Ave

6508 Landfair Dr

4700 Nordic Dr

5908 Stockdale Hwy

2000 Ashe Rd
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2613 Pinon Springs Cir

5812 Daggett Ave

6212 Friant Dr

2211 Manning St

5213 Lowen Ave

2318 Hasti Acres Dr

22 Candy St

1001 Mohawk St

4612 Posada Ave

4809 Hahn Ave
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7808 Selkirk Dr

1925 Holt Rinehart Ave

7800 Westfield Rd

4513 Summer Side Ave

817 Quail Ln

7131 Hanover Cir

2600 Brookside Dr

2800 Gosford Rd

3800 Casey Ct

4600 Beechwood St
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3505 Sampson Ct

3901 Starwood Ln

4147 Pinewood Lake Dr

4604 Gardenwood Ln

4505 Gardenwood Ln

2312 Castro Ln

8319 Ipswich Way

3802 Boswellia Dr

8709 Fox Run Dr

8304 Black Knot Ct
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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Kern City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,800 | $1,250 | $2,800 |
| Kern City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,180 | $1,295 | $3,300 |
| Kern City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,641 | $2,300 | $3,500 |
| Kern City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Best Local Schools in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
O. J. Actis Junior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kern City
What type of rentals are currently available in Kern City?
There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Kern City, CA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $2,395. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kern City ranging from $1,250 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kern City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kern City ranges from $1,250 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,530.
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