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Arvin, CA

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Enjoy the tranquility and community of this agricultural town

Affordable • Central • Quiet • Agricultural • Residential • Growing • Close-Knit • Welcoming • Diverse •

Situated about 15 miles southeast of Bakersfield, Arvin is a quiet, residential town surrounded by farmland. Arvin is home to an array of farms, including Grimmway Farms, the largest producer of carrots in the world. Boasting a small-town atmosphere, Arvin contains a tight-knit community bonded by various annual events such as the popular Wildflower Festival, Dust Bowl Days, Arvin Youth Sports Festival, and the annual Christmas Parade. Arvin is centrally located within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Arvin, CA is $707 for a studio, $1,321 for one bedroom, $2,053 for two bedrooms, and $1,137 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arvin has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,321/month
698 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

El Camino Real Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

833 Students

5
out of 10

Bear Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

745 Students

4
out of 10

Sierra Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

729 Students

4
out of 10

Di Giorgio Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

229 Students

3
out of 10

Haven Drive Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

639 Students

6
out of 10

Di Giorgio Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

229 Students

3
out of 10

Arvin High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,786 Students

4
out of 10
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.