Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA from $400 (92 Rentals)

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property at 105 E 8th St

$800

Studio Rentals

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105 E 8th St

BakersfieldCA93307

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property at 3017 Q St

$895 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3017 Q St

BakersfieldCA93301

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Villas Santa Fe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Santa Fe

250 Belmont StDelano, CA 93215
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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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Panorama Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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814 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Casa Del Sol
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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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 Villas Santa Fe in the Wild Oak neighborhood priced from $154. The Ridge I Apartments in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $602. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas Santa Fe2x12BR,1BA$154
The Ridge I Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$602
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 2bd 1 Bath2BR,1BA$657
Vineyard ApartmentsImmediate move-in available!!2BR,2BA$779
Vintage ApartmentsLook N LEASE1BR,1BA$825
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$915
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Desert Oasis1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kern County area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Kern County apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Larkspur Village starting at $1,085 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Southeast Ridgecrest 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.
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Summerset ApartmentsYour New Home Awaits!!!3BR,2BA$1.23
Hacienda Court Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.21
Belmont Meadows3x23BR,2BA$1.26
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.81
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 2bd 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Vineyard ApartmentsImmediate move-in available!!2BR,2BA$0.86
Villas Santa Fe2x12BR,1BA$0.17

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 $945.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kern County is Vintage Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Kern County costs $1,975.

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 12 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 $343 which is $1,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kern County.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.