Old Town Kern

Bakersfield, CA

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Old Town Kern - Bakersfield, CA

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A historic district with walkable streets and affordable rentals

Walkable Historic Suburban Affordable Great Location

Formerly known as Sumner, Old Town Kern sits immediately east of Downtown Bakersfield. Affordable apartments and condos are available for rent in the area, putting you within minutes of the city’s center. Once the site of the original Bakersfield train station, and a streetcar link between Bakersfield and Sumner, Old Town Kern retains its historic ambiance. Locals stroll over to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park for picnics, activities at the community center, or to play basketball or tennis. Bakersfield residents come to Old Town Kern for its charming local restaurants and sense of small-town charm. Old Town Kern is fairly pedestrian- and bike-friendly, so residents can easily get around town.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Old Town Kern is $467 for one bedroom, and $900 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Town Kern has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 811 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $467/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 799 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $900/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
  • Kern County Museum
  • California Living Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Meadows Field

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