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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer and dryer
  • Coveted neighborhood
  • Unique layout
  • Carport

Location

2505 Encina St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA|Riviera-Westchester
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Property Overview

Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield offers hardwood floors, air conditioning, a washer and dryer, a carport, and a unique layout in a coveted neighborhood. It also stands out for its value per square foot, placing it in the 90.91 percentile compared with similar properties in the area.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath800 sqftTwo-story townhome This courtyard-home complex is located in one of Bakersfield's most coveted neighborhoods, prized for it's vintage charm. The unique layout of both the campus and the individual units afford the charisma that makes these mini-homes special and desirable to residents. These charming cottages are desirably located within a close distance to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. This property is an ideal location. The property boasts 6 single level apartments, and 2 townhouse apartments. Each unit has indoor laundry, baths with separate tubs and showers, beautiful refinished oak hardwood flooring and generous storage. This property maintains its original vintage charm, including original kitchen cabinetry, tile work and tile wainscoting in the bathrooms. Covered off-street parking is available for all tenants on the West-side of the property. Water, trash, and sewer are included with the rent. Apply today on Ascendbakersfield.com!

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Rent trends in Riviera-Westchester

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Riviera-Westchester
Bakersfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,092
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
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$1,100
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Riviera-Westchester
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,150
September 2024$1,125
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$1,140

Schools near Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield!

Downtown Elementary School

2021 m st

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-8Public
B

Franklin Elementary School

2400 truxtun ave

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-6Public
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-
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Getting around Bakersfield near 2505 Encina St

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 2505 Encina St, Bakersfield

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 2505 Encina St

Nature's Food Market
2000 H St
Smart & Final Extra!
1725 Golden State Ave
Fresh Harvest Market
1420 19th St
Family Food Market
731 34th St
Crush Ice Market
1000 Chester Ave

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