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1520 Mount Vernon Ave
1520 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$900–$925
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft400–475
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Conveniently located, this property offers essential services such as water and trash, enhancing its livability. Its proximity to a top-rated high school and multiple pet care facilities underscores its versatility, while the abundance of 30 quality photos provides potential renters a comprehensive view. Additionally, it ranks in the 75th percentile for value, making it an appealing option within the local market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • convenient location
  • trash service
  • water and trash services

Units

1520 Mount Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA

Available

#D

1 Bed

1 Bath

$900

Listed on 10/16/2025
Listed by alicia Gipson
Days on market: 51
Great starter apartment as you move your way up in life. Located on a main street, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom multifamily dwelling with a floor space of 400 square feet, boasts quick access to excellent restaurants, top-tier health care at Adventist Health Bakersfield, and several reputable schools within a 15-minute radius, particularly East Bakersfield High School just two minutes away. Included in the rent payment are essential utilities such as water and trash services. The property also features a dedicated parking spot for ensured convenience. Remember, your furred friends are welcome too, making this place not just a house, but a home. Embrace the opportunity to live with comfort and convenience in the heart of Bakersfield. Contact us today and let's turn this site into your cozy haven. 3 month's proof of income required.. low credit score OK. No Central air. Window ac. Section 8 welcomed!

Available

#A

1 Bed

1 Bath

$925

Listed on 11/18/2025
Listed by alicia Gipson
Days on market: 17
Welcome to your new home in the heart of East Bakersfield! This property offers a convenient location near a variety of excellent restaurants and just a short 9-minute drive from a park Starbucks, Walmart and Home Depot. This property features a 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom downstairs living space. Wall A/C unit. The rent include water, heat, and trash service. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make this property your own. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a viewing!

Amenities for 1520 Mount Vernon Ave

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
Unit Amenities
  • Assigned Parking
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 1520 Mount Vernon Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 1520 Mount Vernon Ave

HomeApartments in BakersfieldEast Bakersfield 1520 Mount Vernon Avenue #A, Bakersfield, California 93306, United States

Discover a cozy retreat at 1520 Mt Vernon Ave in the heart of East Bakersfield. This intimate property consists of 2 units, offering a 1-bedroom floorplan with sizes ranging from 400 to 475 square feet. Residents can enjoy a convenient location, with trash service, water, and trash services taken care of. The property also provides a range of amenities, including an HVAC system, utilities, and waste recycling composting. With a focus on comfort and simplicity, this property is perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle. One of the standout features of this property is its convenient location, making it easy to get around town. Currently, there are active units ready for occupancy.

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code93306

1520 Mount Vernon Avenue ##A is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1520 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.0 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Bakersfield

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 2% higher than 1-bedrooms in East Bakersfield.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
East Bakersfield
Bakersfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,058
January 2024$1,050
February 2024$1,025
March 2024$1,040
April 2024$1,085
May 2024$1,084
June 2024$1,099
July 2024$1,097
August 2024$1,075
September 2024$1,083
October 2024$1,095
November 2024$1,100
December 2024$1,112
January 2025$1,153
February 2025$1,150
March 2025$1,114
April 2025$1,095
May 2025$1,129
June 2025$1,149
July 2025$1,125
August 2025$1,097
September 2025$1,081
October 2025$1,075
November 2025$1,079
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in East Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$895
February 2024$895
March 2024$895
April 2024$898
May 2024$896
June 2024$931
July 2024$962
August 2024$896
September 2024$936
October 2024$950
February 2025$913
March 2025$892
April 2025$925
May 2025$895
June 2025$950
July 2025$950
October 2025$898
November 2025$895

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,500 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $912.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1520 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
9 months ago$8751 bed1 bath
1 year ago$9001 bed1 bath

Schools near 1520 Mount Vernon Avenue ##A

Horace Mann Elementary School

2710 niles st

bakersfield, CA, 93306

K-6Public
C-

Downtown Elementary School

2021 m st

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-8Public
B
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Getting around Bakersfield near 1520 Mount Vernon Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1520 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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