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Student Housing in Bakersfield

Bakersfield's vibrant student housing scene offers an ideal home base for pursuing higher education in California's Central Valley. With 33 diverse housing options strategically positioned near San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield, and Bakersfield College, students enjoy unbeatable proximity to campus life. The area pulses with authentic college-town energy, where student communities thrive in neighborhoods designed for young learners and professionals-in-training. The city delivers everything students crave: trendy dining spots, craft breweries, coffee shops, and entertainment venues catering to the academic crowd. Whether grabbing late-night tacos, studying at local cafés, or enjoying weekend nightlife, Bakersfield keeps students connected and engaged. Transportation remains seamless with accessible public transit, bike-friendly streets, and convenient parking options, making campus commutes stress-free and affordable. The competitive housing landscape ensures students find options matching every budget and lifestyle preference—from bustling shared apartments to quieter residential areas perfect for focused studying. Bakersfield's student housing market combines affordability with quality living, creating communities where friendships flourish and academic success thrives. Here, your housing choice becomes more than shelter; it becomes the foundation for an unforgettable college experience in a city that truly celebrates student life.

Housing Overview

Location
Bakersfield, CA
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24 listed
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What to Know About Bakersfield

Key highlights for students considering Bakersfield

33 student housing options available near campus

Three universities within the area for academic options

Affordable cost of living compared to California averages

Diverse dining scene with local and international cuisine

Public transit and biking options for campus commuting

Growing downtown area with entertainment venues

Student Life in Bakersfield

# Student Life in Bakersfield, California Bakersfield offers students an affordable and vibrant place to pursue their education. With three excellent institutions—California State University-Bakersfield, Bakersfield College, and San Joaquin Valley College—the city has developed a strong student-centered community. The warm climate and central Valley location make it ideal for those seeking outdoor activities and cultural experiences. Student-friendly neighborhoods cluster around campus areas, offering convenient access to lectures and libraries. These districts feature 33 housing options ranging from on-campus dorms to off-campus apartments, ensuring students find accommodations within their budgets. The job market is surprisingly robust for students. Bakersfield's diverse economy includes retail, agriculture, healthcare, and tech sectors, providing flexible part-time opportunities that work around academic schedules. Entertainment thrives downtown and along the arts district, where you'll find live music venues, restaurants, and galleries catering to younger crowds. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby hiking at Kern River and various parks perfect for weekend escapes. Compared to other California college towns, Bakersfield's cost of living is remarkably reasonable. Rent, food, and transportation expenses are significantly lower than coastal universities, allowing students to stretch their budgets further. Bakersfield's unique charm lies in its rich cultural heritage and growing arts scene. The city hosts annual events celebrating music, food, and local traditions. Indigenous history, oil industry heritage, and contemporary innovation blend to create an authentic, welcoming atmosphere where students truly become part of a diverse community.

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24 Housing Options Nearby

Student Housing in Bakersfield

Stonemark

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1973 · 32 units
5.0(3)
B
2.3 mi from campus

Stonemark is a 32-unit apartment community located at 3700 Q St in Bakersfield, approximately 2.3 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1973, the community offers amenities including a fitness center, full kitchens with dishwashers, 24/7 maintenance, gated access, and furnished balcony patios. Units feature air conditioning, cable TV, carpet flooring, and ceiling fans.

Location C+Reputation B+Amenities A
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBusiness CenterCable Tv+22 more

Canyon Creek Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1987 · 112 units
4.0(6)
B
2.2 mi from campus

Canyon Creek Apartments is a 112-unit community located at 6100 Tudor Way in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 2.2 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1987, the property offers a range of amenities including a fitness center, hot tub, full kitchens with dishwashers, air conditioning, high-speed internet, and on-site laundry facilities. Units feature balcony patios, ceiling fans, and cable TV service.

Location C+Reputation B+Amenities A-
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpetCeiling Fans+21 more

Park Sorrento

Bakersfield, CA · Built 2007 · 258 units
4.0(62)
B+
1.5 mi from campus

Park Sorrento is a 258-unit apartment community located at 2731 Bernard St in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 1.5 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 2007, the property features amenities including a fitness center, game room, clubhouse, gated access, and units equipped with air conditioning, dishwashers, balcony patios, and hardwood or carpeted floors.

Location BReputation B+Amenities A-
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling FansClubhouse+20 more

Country Club Vista

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1970 · 78 units
5.0(6)
B+
1.4 mi from campus

Country Club Vista is a 78-unit apartment community located at 3815 Columbus St in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 1.4 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1970, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens with dishwashers, and furnished balcony patios. Units feature hardwood floors, ceiling fans, fireplaces, and double vanities.

Location BReputation A-Amenities A
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling FansDishwasher+22 more

Riverview

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1981 · 32 units
4.0(14)
B-
1.9 mi from campus

Riverview is a 32-unit apartment community located at 4513 Verde Isla St in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 1.9 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1981, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, heating, a pool, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and washer-dryer hookups.

Location BReputation B+Amenities C-
Air ConditioningCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherFull KitchenHeating+6 more

Cedarwood Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1975 · 80 units
3.0(6)
C
6.5 mi from campus

Cedarwood Apartments is an 80-unit apartment community located at 5101 Belle Ter in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.5 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1975, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, heating, a pool, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, and on-site management. Units feature balcony patios, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and standard appliances.

Location DReputation BAmenities C
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherGarbage Disposal+9 more

Terrace West Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1977 · 64 units
3.0(7)
C
6.2 mi from campus

Terrace West Apartments is a 64-unit apartment community located at 1000 McDonald Way in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.2 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1977, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, high-speed internet, a pool, laundry facilities, and on-site management. The community is pet-friendly and units feature dishwashers, refrigerators, range ovens, walk-in closets, and ceiling fans.

Location DReputation BAmenities C
Air ConditioningCable TvCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherHeating+9 more

Columbard Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1976 · 76 units
4.0(5)
C
7.2 mi from campus

Columbard Apartments is a 76-unit apartment community located at 5801 Ming Ave in Bakersfield, approximately 7.2 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1976, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, a pool, and pet-friendly policies. Units feature full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, carpet flooring, ceiling fans, and walk-in closets.

Location DReputation B+Amenities C
Air ConditioningCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherFull KitchenGarbage Disposal+8 more

Del Pine Terrace

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1982 · 112 units
4.0(3)
C
6.1 mi from campus

Del Pine Terrace is a 112-unit apartment community located at 4301 Belle Ter in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.1 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1982, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, a pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, and a BBQ grill. Units feature appliances such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, stainless steel ranges, ovens, and refrigerators.

Location DReputation BAmenities C
Air ConditioningBBQ AreaCable TvCeiling FansDishwasherGarbage Disposal+10 more

Breakwater Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 2004 · 112 units
5.0(9)
C
6.9 mi from campus

Breakwater Apartments is a 112-unit community located at 3900 Riverlakes Dr in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.9 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 2004, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, high-speed internet, and air conditioning. Units feature walk-in closets, ceiling fans, and heating.

Location DReputation A-Amenities D+
Air ConditioningCeiling FansClubhouseLoungeFitness CenterHeating+5 more

Villa Mondavi

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1994 · 113 units
4.0(11)
C+
7.8 mi from campus

Villa Mondavi is an apartment community with 113 units located at 1100 Mondavi Way in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 7.9 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1994, the property features amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, full kitchens, a pool, hot tub, high-speed internet, and gated community access. On-site management is available to residents.

Location DReputation B+Amenities B+
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling FansDishwasher+17 more

Norwest

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1976 · 96 units
3.0(11)
C-
6.5 mi from campus

Norwest is a 96-unit apartment community located at 1300 Valhalla Dr in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.5 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1976, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, a pool, and pet-friendly policies. Units feature carpet, ceiling fans, dishwashers, microwaves, ranges, ovens, refrigerators, and window blinds.

Location DReputation B-Amenities C-
Air ConditioningCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherHeatingInternet+7 more

Laurel Tree Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1974 · 98 units
5.0(5)
B-
6.2 mi from campus

Laurel Tree Apartments is a 98-unit apartment community located at 5401 Lennox Ave in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.2 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1974, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, dog park, community lounge, and 24/7 maintenance, with individual units featuring full kitchens, air conditioning, dishwashers, and balcony patios.

Location DReputation A-Amenities A
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpet+25 more

Mesa Creek Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1981 · 181 units
4.0(5)
C
8.1 mi from campus

Mesa Creek Apartments is a 181-unit apartment community located at 3100 Ashe Rd in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 8.1 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1981, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, hot tub, on-site management, and in-unit features such as air conditioning, dishwashers, and high-speed internet. Laundry facilities and various climate control options are available throughout the community.

Location DReputation B+Amenities B-
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherFireplace+13 more

Watermark apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 2013 · 208 units
5.0(11)
C+
9.5 mi from campus

Watermark Apartments is a 208-unit community built in 2013 located at 4930 Gosford Rd in Bakersfield, approximately 9.5 miles from Bakersfield College. The gated community offers amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, granite countertops, fitness center, clubhouse, high-speed internet, and air conditioning.

Location DReputation AAmenities B-
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpetClubhouse+14 more

Sand Creek

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1984 · 112 units
3.0(11)
C
8.4 mi from campus

Sand Creek is a 112-unit apartment community located at 3801 Ashe Rd in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 8.4 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1984, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, a pool, BBQ grill, and pet-friendly housing. Unit features include dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators, balcony patios, walk-in closets, carpet, ceiling fans, and window blinds.

Location DReputation B-Amenities C
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCarpetCeiling FansDishwasher+9 more

The Grove

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1994 · 142 units
4.0(16)
B-
5.7 mi from campus

The Grove is a 142-unit apartment community located at 4801 Fruitvale Ave in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 5.7 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1994, the property offers fully furnished units with full kitchens, air conditioning, and in-unit amenities including dishwashers and ceiling fans. Community features include a fitness center, clubhouse, car wash station, EV charging, and controlled access.

Location DReputation B+Amenities A+
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCar WashCarpet+28 more

Jasmine Parke Luxury Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 2007 · 160 units
5.0(5)
B-
7.5 mi from campus

Jasmine Parke Luxury Apartments is a 160-unit apartment community located at 8400 White Rock Dr in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 7.5 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 2007, the community offers amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, coffee bar, gated access, and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers. Units feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, balcony patios, cable TV, and carpeting.

Location DReputation A-Amenities A
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling FansClubhouse+27 more

Cambridge Village Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1991 · 320 units
3.0(20)
C+
8.5 mi from campus

Cambridge Village Apartments is a 320-unit apartment community located at 8200 N Laurelglen Blvd in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 8.5 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1991, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, basketball court, car wash, and full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals in units. Additional features include air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans, balcony patios, and 24/7 maintenance.

Location DReputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBasketballBBQ AreaCar Wash+31 more

The Sunset Apartments - DGE Investments Management

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1982 · 58 units
4.0(16)
C+
6.1 mi from campus

The Sunset Apartments is a 58-unit apartment community located at 4401 Belle Ter in Bakersfield, approximately 6.1 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1982 and managed by DGE Investments Management, the property offers amenities including a pool, laundry facilities, on-site management, high-speed internet, and fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops.

Location DReputation B+Amenities C+
Air ConditioningCable TvCarpetCeiling FansDishwasherFull Kitchen+12 more

Pine Brook Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1971 · 240 units
3.0(13)
C+
6.3 mi from campus

Pine Brook Apartments is a 240-unit apartment community located at 5000 Belle Ter in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 6.4 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1971, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, a fitness center, clubhouse, full kitchens with granite countertops, and various in-unit features such as air conditioning, dishwashers, and balcony patios.

Location DReputation B-Amenities A
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpet+25 more

Cedar Oaks

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1984 · 98 units
3.0(12)
C+
8.8 mi from campus

Cedar Oaks is a 98-unit apartment community located at 3300 Gosford Rd in Bakersfield, CA, approximately 8.8 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1984, the property offers fully furnished units equipped with full kitchens, in-unit washer/dryer, high-speed internet, and various amenities including air conditioning, dishwashers, and cable TV. The community features additional conveniences such as a coffee bar, balcony patios, and ceiling fans throughout.

Location DReputation B-Amenities A
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioCable TvCarpetCeiling FansCoffee Bar+23 more

Southgreen Apartments

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1980 · 80 units
4.0(3)
C+
7.1 mi from campus

Southgreen Apartments is an 80-unit community located at 5700 Ming Ave in Bakersfield, approximately 7.1 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1980, the property offers units equipped with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers, balcony patios, and high-speed internet access. Residents have access to amenities including a clubhouse, courtyard with BBQ grill, and various in-unit features such as ceiling fans, fireplaces, and double vanities.

Location DReputation BAmenities A-
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpetCeiling Fans+20 more

Ming Gardens

Bakersfield, CA · Built 1983 · 72 units
4.0(14)
C+
7.5 mi from campus

Ming Gardens is a 72-unit apartment community located at 6301 Ming Ave in Bakersfield, approximately 7.5 miles from Bakersfield College. Built in 1983, the property offers units equipped with full kitchens, dishwashers, air conditioning, and heating. Amenities include 24/7 maintenance, a hot tub, BBQ grill, and furnished balcony patios.

Location DReputation B+Amenities B+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpet+17 more
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