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  5. Building Photo - 22601 Player
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,600

    22601 Player

    22601 Player, Tehachapi, CA 93561
  25. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700

    210 W E St

    210 W E St, Tehachapi, CA 93561
  27. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,450

    1122 Elm St

    1122 Elm St, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Tehachapi at a Glance

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$1,113
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Tehachapi, CA Apartments for Rent

Nestled in the Tehachapi Mountains between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert, Tehachapi offers apartments for rent in a setting known as "The Land of Four Seasons." At an elevation of nearly 4,000 feet, this small California city experiences all four seasons, with mild summers and occasional winter snowfall that creates a mountain town atmosphere distinct from other Southern California locations. The city's landscape features the renowned Tehachapi Loop, a historic railway engineering marvel, and wind turbines across the surrounding hillsides that help power the region.

Apartments for rent in Tehachapi combine small-town living with essential amenities, with rental rates below California's state average. One-bedroom apartments average around $1,063 per month, while two-bedrooms typically rent for about $1,388. Residents enjoy access to outdoor activities, including hiking segments of the Pacific Crest Trail and gliding at Mountain Valley Airport, which attracts enthusiasts worldwide due to the area's exceptional air currents. Located about 35 miles from Bakersfield and 120 miles north of Los Angeles, Tehachapi offers mountain living while maintaining accessibility to major urban areas.

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Getting Around Tehachapi

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33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
34

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Tehachapi High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,254 Students
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Jacobsen Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
917 Students
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Cummings Valley Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
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Golden Hills Elementary

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
660 Students
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Tompkins Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
642 Students

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