Housing
Do you need assistance obtaining suitable housing in the Bakersfield College area? Although the college does not provide housing for students at this time, we can assist with the housing search process. If you're interested in connecting with our staff, please complete our Renegade Nexus Student Interest Form.
Housing Resources & Listings
Housing Resources:
- State of California Department of Justice Landlord-Tenant Information
- Know Your Rights as a California Tenant
- Consumer Affairs Real Estate Website Guide: A research guide on the best real estate websites.
Emergency Housing Support
2-1-1 Kern County, a program of the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), provides comprehensive information and referral services that link Kern County residents to community health and human services and support. For assistance, cal 2-1-1.
Local Housing Listings
The inclusion of any rental, apartment, or agency on the list does not represent an endorsement of services or facilities by Bakersfield College or the Office of Student Life, nor does it guarantee vacancies. Please be aware that Bakersfield College does not inspect any housing facilities. We do not assume responsibility for the condition of these housing facilities or the character of any applicant, landlord, or tenant. Student Life is no longer collecting and advertising personal spaces and directing students to look for available accommodation via one of these web-based programs.
- Apartment Finder: Great apartments, great deals for local rentals in Bakersfield.
- Bakersfield Zillow for Apartments: Apartment listings in Bakersfield via Zillow
- Bakersfield Zillow for Houses: Houses for rent listings in Bakersfield via Zillow
- Bakersfield Trulia for Apartments: Apartment listings in Bakersfield via Trulia
- Bakersfield Trulia for Houses: Trulia Bakersfield real estate overview page with local market trends, crime information, school information, demographics, and more
- Bakersfield Apartment List: Apartment listings search in Bakersfield
- Bakersfield Apartment Guide: Apartment listings search in Bakersfield
- Housing Resources from Point2: Additional housing listing in Bakersfield
Community Shelters
- Bakersfield Homeless Shelter, 1600 E. Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
- The Mission at Kern County (Men Only), 816 East 21st Street, Bakersfield, CA. 93305
- Alliance Against Family Violence (Secure shelter for battered women and children), (661) 322-0931
Topics to Discuss With Prospective Roommates
Below are some tips to think about before you even begin to search for a prospective roommate, and to discuss when you are ready to move forward.
- Discuss any lifestyle issues or concerns.
- Discuss what respective schedules are (school, work, etc.)
- Discuss how utilities that are not covered in the monthly rent will be divided.
- Discuss expectations of keeping your residence clean, who does what chores, how food is purchased and eaten, how loudly music should, guests, and pets.
- Sometimes it is a good idea to put house rules in writing (contract) and all parties sign.
Proposed New Student Housing Project
BC has identified a housing need within its student population including specifically, emancipated former foster care students, veteran students, and those who are currently or imminently facing homelessness. The proposed vision is to create housing where these qualifying students, through various subsidy programs, could reside while attending the college. The 154-bed residence hall is to be located on the Bakersfield College Campus in P7 along University.
The project submitted an application to the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program seeking project construction funding in October 2021. The BC project was determined “eligible” for project funding by the State Department of Finance for future funding Rounds 2 and 3 if funding is available. The project will be completing design in June 2022.
If you have a comments for BC about this project, please submit through our feedback form.
