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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 $726. Pacific Terrace in the Homaker Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas Santa Fe2x12BR,1BA$726
Pacific TerraceLoft1BR,1BA$915
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Norma StreetReduced Deposit *oac*Studio,1BA$995
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kern County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke in the in the Redwood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Kern County apartment is the 4x2 Model at Villas Santa Fe starting at $1,358 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Wild Oak 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.
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.00
Villas Santa Fe4x24BR,2BA$1.12
1022 Oregon St, Unit Large 2 bedroom apartment1022 Oregon St2BR,1BA$0.81
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Belmont Meadows3x23BR,2BA$0.98
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C2126 O St1BR,1BA$0.85
345 S Sunset St, Unit B345 S Sunset St2BR,1BA$1.24
728 S Norma St, Unit C728 S Norma St2BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kern County?

There are currently 1578 Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $3,000. There are also 460 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kern County ranging from $725 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kern County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kern County ranges from $725 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,162.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kern County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kern County range from $685 to $2,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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