Nestled in the southern San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield offers apartments for rent in a city known for its agricultural and oil production heritage. Those searching for apartments in Bakersfield will find rental options throughout the city's 151 square miles, with neighborhoods including Southwest Bakersfield, the Downtown area, and the Northwest region. These areas feature a range of housing choices from contemporary apartment communities to established properties, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,188 per month.
Bakersfield residents experience a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, perfect for exploring outdoor destinations like the Kern River, Hart Memorial Park, and the Panorama Bluffs. The city celebrates its musical heritage at venues like the historic Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace, while the Kern County Museum showcases local history. Home to California State University Bakersfield and Bakersfield College, the city provides educational opportunities alongside convenient access to Los Angeles via Highways 99 and 5, approximately 100 miles south.
Why Bakersfield?
Visiting the Bakersfield Sound Museum, Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace, and Kern County Museum.
Nearby attractions include Silver City Ghost Town, the Kern River Preserve, and Fort Tejon State Park.
Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District includes the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and the Fox Theater.
Catch a Bakersfield Condors ice hockey game, concerts, and other events at the Rabobank Arena.
California State University, Bakersfield is located on a 375-acre campus and enrolls roughly 8,300 students a year.
The 370-acre Hart Park features two lakes and three canals, a band stand, barbecue areas, and two 18-hole disc golf courses.
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