Cheap Homes for Rent in Kern County, CA from $600 (77 Rentals)

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property at 327 Adeline St

$850

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$850
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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327 Adeline St, Unit 2

327 Adeline St
MaricopaCA93252

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property at 415 Arvin St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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415 Arvin St

BakersfieldCA93308
property at 8716 Hamblen Ct

$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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8716 Hamblen Ct

ShafterCA93263
property at 2634 Desert St

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2634 Desert St, Unit 8

2634 Desert St
RosamondCA93560

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property at 9101 Chattaroy St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$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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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8676 Entrada Blvd

Lake IsabellaCA93240

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property at 401 S Richmond Rd

$1,299

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$1,299
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$1,299

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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401 S Richmond Rd

RidgecrestCA93555
property at 305 North St

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 North St

TaftCA93268

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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. The Ridge I Apartments in the Southeast Ridgecrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $818. 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
The Ridge I Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$818
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
The SherwoodOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$895
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Desert Oasis1+1 Down - Regular1BR,1BA$945
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$970
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 June 03, 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 3BR Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,445 with a $1.10 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 Townhomes3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.10
701 Commercial Ave, Unit A701 Commercial Ave2BR,2BA$1.18
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
332 N Alvord St, Unit Main332 N Alvord St3BR,1BA$1.10
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
424 W Wilson Ave424 W Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Kern County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kern County?

There are currently 1555 Apartments for Rent in Kern County, CA with pricing that ranges from $441 to $3,379. There are also 415 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kern County ranging from $603 to $6,050.

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 $603 to $6,050 with an average monthly rent of $2,408.

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 $1,100 to $4,375. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,374.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.