Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA from $400 (77 Rentals)

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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Solinas Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Solinas Village

711 5th StMc Farland, CA 93250
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2510 Haley St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2510 Haley St

2510 Haley StBakersfield, CA 93305
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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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The Camellias
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Camellias

1741 Cheatham AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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814 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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Panorama Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Casa Del Sol
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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The Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

2400 Goldenrod StBakersfield, CA 93308
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26938 Prospect St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26938 Prospect St

26938 Prospect StBoron, CA 93516
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Sunrise Villas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Villas

1600 Poplar AveWasco, CA 93280
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College Townhouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

College Townhouse

4501 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Caliente Creek
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Caliente Creek

909 Meyer StArvin, CA 93203
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Acadia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia Apartments

5324 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306
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Vintage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Apartments

10401 San Diego StLamont, CA 93241
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Noel Studios
3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Studios

6004 Hill Dale CtBakersfield, CA 93306
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Cheapest Available Kern County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kern County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Larkspur Village in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood priced from $514. Harmony Court in the Fruitvale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $794. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$514
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$818
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Desert OasisEasy Approval + 50% Off First Month1BR,1BA$945
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kern County 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 Kern County apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kern County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Summerset ApartmentsYour New Home Awaits!!!3BR,2BA$1.23
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.21
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.80
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.55
Summerview Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kern County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kern County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kern County is at Springwood Court listed at $883.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kern County Apartment is $794 at Harmony Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kern County is starting from $514 at Larkspur Village.

What is the most affordable Kern County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kern County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ridge I Apartments and starts from $818.

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