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Tehachapi, CA

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The Land of Four Seasons in the Southern California hills

Rural Amtrak Rail Service Scenic Commuter Mountains Affordable

Tehachapi is a small, secluded city located about 35 miles southeast of Bakersfield and 45 miles north of Lancaster along Highway 58. The community is perched high in the namesake Tehachapi Mountains, the boundary between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert, with the rugged surrounding landscape providing beautiful scenery.

The city center is decorated with beautifully preserved vintage signs and marquees, giving the community a timeless character. While somewhat isolated from neighboring communities, Amtrak service from Tehachapi Station makes it easier to get around without having to drive, with the ride to Bakersfield only taking about an hour.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tehachapi, CA is $1,027 for one bedroom, $1,386 for two bedrooms, and $1,767 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tehachapi has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,027/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$2,953/month
2,175 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

34

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

Cummings Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

6
out of 10

Golden Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

660 Students

4
out of 10

Tompkins Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

642 Students

3
out of 10

Jacobsen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

917 Students

3
out of 10

Tehachapi High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,254 Students

6
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.