Cheap Homes for Rent in Kern County, CA from $700 (74 Rentals)

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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 Park Palace Apartments priced from $813. Pacific Terrace in the Homaker Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kern County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Palace Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$813
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$815
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$841
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$883
Desert Oasis Apartments1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$957
Santa Clarita ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$965
Norma StreetReduced Deposit *oac*Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kern County area is the $0.77 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Larkspur Village in the in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $841. The second greatest value Kern County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath townhouse Model at Stockdale Garden Villas starting at $1,425 with a $1.33 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.
Larkspur VillageThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.77
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
Belmont Meadows3x23BR,2BA$1.18
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
740 N Sanders St, Unit A740 N Sanders St2BR,1BA$1.20
1301 Haven Dr, Unit 191301 Haven Dr2BR,1BA$0.85
Sunrise Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$1.26
Park Palace Apartments2 Bed2BR,2BA$0.90
26944 Prospect St, Unit 2694426944 Prospect St2BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kern County?

There are currently 1512 Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA with pricing that ranges from $495 to $3,000. There are also 452 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kern County ranging from $795 to $3,950.

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 $795 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,275.

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 $2,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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