Cheap Apartments for Rent near Darwin, CA from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

4513 Isla Verde StBakersfield, CA 93301

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Isabella Lake Homes

2924 Claire StLake Isabella, CA 93240
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Cheapest Available Darwin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Darwin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood priced from $441. Larkspur Village in the Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $754. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darwin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$754
515 Niles St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Desert OasisMOVE IN TODAY – 1 BEDROOM DEAL! $100 OFF Monthl...1BR,1BA$945
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$995
Norma Street ApartmentsNorma Street Apts - 50% OFF First Month’s Rent...Studio,1BA$995
Isabella Lake HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Riverview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darwin, CA and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Darwin area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 bed Model at 1419 Jefferson St in the in the East Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Darwin apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Larkspur Village starting at $1,126 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Ridgecrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Darwin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.21
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.51
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Isabella Lake HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Riverview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
515 Niles St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Desert OasisMOVE IN TODAY – 1 BEDROOM DEAL! $100 OFF Monthl...1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 Darwin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Darwin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Darwin is at Village at Lakeside listed at $896.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Darwin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Darwin Apartment is $441 at Auburn Vista.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Darwin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Darwin is starting from $507 at Auburn Vista.

What is the most affordable Darwin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Darwin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auburn Vista and starts from $596.

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