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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 741 S Allen St

$900 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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741 S Allen St

RidgecrestCA93555

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property at 332 N Alvord St

$950 - $1,100

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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332 N Alvord St

RidgecrestCA93555

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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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Cheapest Available Kern County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kern County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood priced from $441. 26938 Prospect St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
26938 Prospect St1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$818
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Norma Street ApartmentsNorma Street Apts - 50% OFF First Month’s Rent...Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of April 25, 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
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Larkspur VillageTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
26948 Prospect St1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kern County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kern County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kern County is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kern County?

The cheapest apartment in Kern County is Auburn Vista which is listed at $441, while the average apartment in Kern County costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kern County?

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 17 regular apartments in Kern County 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 County?

Cheap apartments in Kern County have an average cost of $687 which is $2,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kern County.

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