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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Washer/dryer hook-ups
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Stove

Location

2740 Center St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
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Property Overview

2740 Center Street presents an appealing opportunity for renters, highlighted by a Zumper Expert Rating of 7.9 and excellent price and amenities ratings of 8 and 9, respectively. Notable features include off-street parking, spacious bedrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen. Additionally, its advantageous location offers easy access to top-rated schools and ensures a strong value for money, ranking in the 96.15 percentile in the area, while maintaining a trustworthiness rating of 7 out of 10.

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

7.9
Very Good
2740 Center Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath650 sqftWelcome to your new home in Bakersfield, CA! This apartment offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, perfect for comfortable living. The kitchen is equipped with a stove and water, ready for you to prepare your favorite meals. For your convenience, the apartment also includes washer/dryer hook-ups, eliminating the need for trips to the laundromat. Additionally, off-street parking is available, providing you with a hassle-free parking solution. Please note small pets are permitted with a $100 rent increase. Experience the ease and comfort of this well-appointed apartment, apply online at Ascend Bakersfield . com !

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Amenities for 2740 Center Street

Apartment Amenities

TrashWasher/Dryer Hookups
Water

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryOven
RangeStove/Oven

Building

Sewer

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 2740 Center Street

HomeApartments in Bakersfield 2740 Center Street

Welcome to your new home in Bakersfield, CA! This apartment offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, perfect for comfortable living. The kitchen is equipped with a stove and water, ready for you to prepare your favorite meals. For your convenience, the apartment also includes washer/dryer hook-ups, eliminating the need for trips to the laundromat. Additionally, off-street parking is available, providing you with a hassle-free parking solution. Please note small pets are permitted with a $100 rent increase. Experience the ease and comfort of this well-appointed apartment, apply online at Ascend Bakersfield . com !


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
2740 Center Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 2740 Center Street
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 2740 Center Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
2740 Center Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 2740 Center Street 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.
2740 Center Street 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 2740 Center Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
2740 Center Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 2740 Center Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Bakersfield

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Bakersfield
A table of studio rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$925
April 2024$931
May 2024$954
June 2024$984
July 2024$1,040
August 2024$1,033
September 2024$1,011
October 2024$999
November 2024$986
December 2024$980
January 2025$1,041
February 2025$1,043
March 2025$1,031
April 2025$1,001
May 2025$1,000
June 2025$999
July 2025$995
August 2025$970
September 2025$989
October 2025$995
November 2025$995
December 2025$980
January 2026$951
February 2026$963
March 2026$980

Schools near 2740 Center Street

Ramon Garza Elementary School

2901 center st

bakersfield, CA, 93306

K-5Public
C-

Zephyr Lane Elementary School

6327 zephyr ln

bakersfield, CA, 93307

K-6Public
D+

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

1100 citadel st

bakersfield, CA, 93307

K-6Public
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Rafer Johnson

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bakersfield, CA, 93304

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Bakersfield near 2740 Center St

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
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 2740 Center St, Bakersfield

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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