Cheap Homes for Rent in Kern County, CA from $650 (79 Rentals)

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property at 327 Adeline St
$650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

327 Adeline St, Unit 2

327 Adeline St
MaricopaCA93252
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property at 201 S Sunset St
$780
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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201 S Sunset St

RidgecrestCA93555
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property at 235 W Robertson Rd
$850 - $1,150
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

235 W Robertson Rd

RidgecrestCA93555

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property at 8716 Hamblen Ct
$1,000 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000 - $1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,400
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 1, 2027
Furnished

8716 Hamblen Ct

ShafterCA93263
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property at 9101 Chattaroy St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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9101 Chattaroy St

BakersfieldCA93312

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property at 8676 Entrada Blvd
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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8676 Entrada Blvd

Lake IsabellaCA93240
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property at 27056 Twenty Mule Team Rd
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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27056 Twenty Mule Team Rd

BoronCA93516
property at 4701 Beechwood St
$1,200 - $1,399
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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4701 Beechwood St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 405 S Richmond Rd
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

405 S Richmond Rd

RidgecrestCA93555

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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. 132 L Street in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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
132 L Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$818
525RI1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Desert Oasis1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Apartment for Rent on 1415 11th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kern County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 034-220-226 STINE RD in the in the Kern City neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Kern County apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Westchester Townhouses starting at $1,695 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Oildale 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.
034-220-226 STINE RD3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.10
Westchester Townhouses3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Stine Ridge Townhomes3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 3-Bedroom Apartment Available!3BR,2BA$1.18
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.80
4423 Johnston Ave. A-B-C-D-E-F2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Santa Fe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
228 S Gemstone St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
9817 N Loop Blvd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Apartment for Rent on 1415 11th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kern County?

There are currently 1659 Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA with pricing that ranges from $441 to $13,319. There are also 452 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kern County ranging from $650 to $4,500.

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 $650 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,151.

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 $596 to $2,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,374.

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