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Potomac Park, CA Home for Rent

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    $1,200 per month

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 800 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    514 Bates Ave Unit A, Bakersfield, CA 93307

    For Rent: move-in ready! 2 bedroom/1 bathroom/approximately 800 sf apartment near Mt. Vernon Avenue and Potomac Avenue and is less than 1/2 mile from Mt. Vernon Elementary School in zip code 93307. This unit is part of a duplex and there is a shared front yard and parking. New paint inside the entire unit, New Security Front Door installed, New outdoor fence built for privacy around the

    514 Bates Ave Unit A, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Why Live in Potomac Park

Potomac Park, located in east Bakersfield, CA, is a small residential community with a population of 9,000, predominantly Hispanic or Latino. The area features a mix of 20th-century traditional homes and ranch-style properties from the 1990s, often separated by metal fences and featuring small front porches and manicured lawns. Despite its blue-collar character, influenced by nearby industrial businesses and farms, Potomac Park offers several local highlights. Potomac Country Park and Virginia Avenue County Park provide green spaces with playgrounds, picnic areas, and tennis courts. The Kern County Fairgrounds, six miles away, hosts an annual fair and the Latino Food Festival every May, featuring live mariachi performances and authentic Mexican cuisine. The Mercado Latino shopping center offers a variety of stores, restaurants like La Cascada and El Ranchito, and live music, while El Rancho Grande Night Club is a popular nightlife spot. For daily needs, residents have access to local convenience stores and a nearby Walmart. Children attend schools in the Bakersfield City School District and the highly-rated Kern High School District. Commuting is facilitated by State Route 58 and the Kern Transit system, with bus stops along Potomac Avenue. The Meadows Field Airport is 14 miles north, and Kern Medical Hospital is 2 miles away. However, the area experiences smog due to air pollution and a noticeable odor from the nearby Metropolitan Recycling center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Potomac Park, CA for renters?
The most popular neighborhoods in Potomac Park, CA for renters are Oleander-Sunset, East Bakersfield, Riviera/Westchester, Rexland Acres and Wible Orchard.
What are the most popular zip codes in Potomac Park, CA for renters?
The most popular zip codes in Potomac Park, CA for renters include 93307, 93306, 93304, 93305 and 93301.
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