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Student Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

172 Rentals
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  15. 1 BED
    $1,150+
    2 BEDS
    $1,399+

    The Venetian

    4229-4305 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
  22. STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,135+
    2 BEDS
    $1,250+

    Columbard

    5801 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  29. Building Photo - 8109 Birch St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,200

    8109 Birch St

    8109 Birch St, Bakersfield, CA 93311
  30. Building Photo - HOUSE
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,395

    HOUSE

    7001 Altaville Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  42. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,595

    Condo

    509 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Bakersfield at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,205
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Bakersfield, CA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Bakersfield,CA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Bakersfield, CA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Bakersfield

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Getting Around Bakersfield

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48

Car-Dependent

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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.
45

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.
22

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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Stockdale High

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Grades 9-12
2,298 Students
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Frontier High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
2,072 Students
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Liberty High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
2,358 Students
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Centennial High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
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Ridgeview High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,688 Students
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Leon H. Ollivier Middle

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Grades 6-8
1,008 Students
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Earl Warren Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
937 Students
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Rosedale Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
745 Students
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Freedom Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
698 Students
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Fruitvale Junior High

Public Middle School

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Grades 7-8
652 Students
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W. A. Kendrick Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
679 Students
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Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Public
Grades K-6
897 Students
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Norris Elementary

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Public
Grades K-6
860 Students
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William B. Bimat Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
515 Students
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Old River Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
867 Students

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