Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tehachapi, CA from $700 (41 Rentals)

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Willow Trees Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Trees Apartments

22709 Woodford Tehachapi RdTehachapi, CA 93561
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Indian Creek Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Creek Villas

851 Tucker RdTehachapi, CA 93561
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The Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

855 S Curry StTehachapi, CA 93561
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Isabella Lake Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Isabella Lake Homes

2924 Claire StLake Isabella, CA 93240
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1919 Lacey St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Lacey St

1919 Lacey StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Tehachapi, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tehachapi Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tehachapi, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Santa Fe in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood priced from $937. Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING in the Westview Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tehachapi apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,088
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Park SorrentoOne Bedroom One Bath B1BR,1BA$1,325
Serramonte ParkToscana2BR,1BA$1,349
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1BA$1,430
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1,460
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs2BR,1BA$1,480
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Downstairs)2BR,1BA$1,507

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tehachapi, CA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tehachapi area is the $1.54 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) Model at Country Club Vista in the in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Tehachapi apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs Model at Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes starting at $1,460 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tehachapi apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.51
Canyon Creek ApartmentsRio Bravo2BR,1BA$1.86
21036 Santa Barbara Dr, Unit A121036 Santa Barbara Dr2BR,1BA$1.77
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Serramonte ParkToscana2BR,1BA$1.57
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.74
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella1BR,1.5BA$1.70
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tehachapi Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tehachapi Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tehachapi Apartment is $1,088 at Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tehachapi Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tehachapi is starting from $937 at Santa Fe.

What is the most affordable Tehachapi Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tehachapi Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Santa Fe and starts from $1,085.

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