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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Covered parking
  • Convenient location
  • On-site washer and dryers

Location

2120 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA|Riviera-Westchester
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Management

Elite SoCal Management

Leasing office

(310) 770-8584

Property Overview

Z-Cal earns a strong overall rating of 8.6 out of 10, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location. Its prime location, sparkling swimming pool, covered parking, and on-site washer and dryers stand out, while nearby top-rated schools add to the convenience.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Z-Cal is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Z-Cal has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath690 sqft$980 /mo1 unit availableLooking for a cozy starter apartment in a prime location? Just like our Cal Parks apartments, Cal Park is one of our most welcoming apartment complexes. Because of it's convenient location, anyone living here will find much of Bakersfield easily accessible. Families will be happy living near the various local schools and college students will enjoy being close to Bakersfield College. It's also fantastic for downtown commuters! Amenities included are on-site washer and dryers, a sparkling swimming pool, and covered parking. Qualifications: - NO eviction record - No violent criminal record - Collections on rent, utilities or any type of necessities will be counted against the appliccation - Prospect must make at least 2.5x the rental value - 650+ credit score - $30 non-refundable application fee per adult - Most current 2 months income statement and banking statement (if any) - Preferred at least 1 year of stable employment - Minimal 1 Year lease

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Amenities for Z-Cal

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Appliances

OvenRange Hood
RefrigeratorStove
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About Z-Cal

HomeApartments in BakersfieldRiviera-Westchester Z-Cal

Looking for a cozy starter apartment in a prime location? Just like our Cal Parks apartments, Cal Park is one of our most welcoming apartment complexes. Because of it's convenient location, anyone living here will find much of Bakersfield easily accessible. Families will be happy living near the various local schools and college students will enjoy being close to Bakersfield College. It's also fantastic for downtown commuters! Amenities included are on-site washer and dryers, a sparkling swimming pool, and covered parking. Qualifications: - NO eviction record - No violent criminal record - Collections on rent, utilities or any type of necessities will be counted against the appliccation - Prospect must make at least 2.5x the rental value - 650+ credit score - $30 non-refundable application fee per adult - Most current 2 months income statement and banking statement (if any) - Preferred at least 1 year of stable employment - Minimal 1 Year lease


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Z-Cal is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Z-Cal has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Z-Cal
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Z-Cal offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Z-Cal goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Z-Cal receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Z-Cal is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Z-Cal does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Z-Cal compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Riviera-Westchester

1-bedroom apartments at Z-Cal cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Riviera-Westchester.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Riviera-Westchester
Bakersfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,095
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
December 2025$1,097
January 2026$1,100
February 2026$1,100
March 2026$1,100
April 2026$1,113
May 2026$1,105
June 2026$1,112
July 2026$1,100
August 2026$1,114
September 2026$1,112
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Riviera-Westchester
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,050
October 2024$1,024
November 2024$1,070
December 2024$1,124
January 2025$1,232
February 2025$1,225
March 2025$1,202
April 2025$1,133
August 2025$1,015
September 2025$1,082
October 2025$1,089
November 2025$1,131
December 2025$1,044
January 2026$1,002
February 2026$1,009
March 2026$1,095
May 2026$1,150
June 2026$1,112
July 2026$1,126
August 2026$1,160
September 2026$1,125

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Can I afford to live at 2120 California Ave?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$39,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $980.
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Schools near Z-Cal

William Penn Elementary School

2201 san emidio st

bakersfield, CA, 93304

K-5Public
C-

Kern County Special Education Local Plan Area

1300 17th st city centre

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-12Public

Kern County Community

1300 17th st city centre

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-12Public
C

Rafer Johnson

1001 tenth st

bakersfield, CA, 93304

K-8Public
C-

Downtown Elementary School

2021 m st

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-8Public
B
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Getting around Bakersfield near 2120 California Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 2120 California Ave, Bakersfield

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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