Southgreen Apartments
5700 Ming Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93309
$1,200 - $1,550 | 1-2 Beds
The community of Kern City is located in Kern County, just five miles southwest of downtown Bakersfield. It was founded in 1961, and is the home of Kern High School District offices and the Sundale Country Club. Shopping is plentiful at the Valley Plaza Mall, which has over 140 stores and a movie theater. Restaurants in and around Kern City include Oliver Garden, Outback Steakhouse, and In-N-Out.
From family-run markets to home accessory outlets and office supply chain retailers, you’ll find everything you could ever need along California Avenue and Stockdale Highway. Patriots Park is a large green space with recreational fields like lighted baseball diamonds. Residents enjoy the easy accessibility to major roadways, Bakersfield museums, and the posh amenities at Stockdale Country Club.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Kern City is $1,282 for a studio, $1,374 for one bedroom, $1,646 for two bedrooms, and $1,629 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kern City has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Studio
328 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,282/month
Average Rent
1 BR
633 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,374/month
Average Rent
2 BR
931 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,646/month
Average Rent
3 BR
981 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,629/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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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’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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