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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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Management

Ascend Real Estate & Property Management Inc

Leasing office

(661) 873-5770

Property Overview

Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield scores an impressive 8.4 from Zumper, indicating it's a great option for renters. The property features hardwood floors, air conditioning, and a unique layout, nestled in a coveted neighborhood, while receiving top marks for amenities and a competitive price rating. Additionally, its location offers exceptional convenience, supported by nearby pet services, making it a desirable choice for those valuing both comfort and accessibility.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 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 Price— 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 sqft$1,100 /mo1 unit availableUnit will be delivered unfurnished. Photos are for marketing purposes only. 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. This unit has indoor laundry, baths with separate tubs and showers, beautiful refinished oak hardwood flooring and generous storage. This property has been extremely well maintained over the years with care to maintain its original vintage charm, including original kitchen cabinetry, tile work and tile wainscoting in the bathrooms. Covered off-street parking is available for all guests on the West-side of the property. Water, trash, and sewer are included with the rent. Apply today at Ascendbakersfield. com

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Amenities for Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield!

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
TrashWater

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/OvenWasher and Dryer

Building

CarportCats OK
Dogs OKSewer

Neighborhood

Great Location
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units8
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About Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield!

HomeApartments in BakersfieldRiviera-Westchester Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield!

2505-2519 Encina St 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottages 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom townhomes 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 guests. These charming cottages are desirably located within a close distance to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. This property is an ideal location for a nice getaway! 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 has been extremely well maintained over the years with care to maintain its original vintage charm, including original kitchen cabinetry, tile work and tile wainscoting in the bathrooms. Covered off-street parking is available for all guests on the West-side of the property.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 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 Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield!
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.
Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! 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·10A 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.
Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! 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 Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! 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.

Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 162 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Riviera-Westchester

1-bedroom apartments at Vintage Cottages in the heart of Downtown Bakersfield! cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Riviera-Westchester.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Riviera-Westchester
Bakersfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,098
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
December 2025$1,097
January 2026$1,100
February 2026$1,100
March 2026$1,100
April 2026$1,113
May 2026$1,105
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Riviera-Westchester
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,375
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

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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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

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