A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Near North to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in Near North. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Near North scores 70/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Near North is a short transit or bike ride to Glendale Career -North-West -Bakersfield. Transit convenience near Bakersfield, CA scores about 78/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 57% of residents near Near North rent rather than own. Roughly 82% undergrad vs 18% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

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