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Arvin, CA Area Guide

Enjoy the tranquility and community of this agricultural town

Affordable Central Quiet Agricultural Residential Growing Close-Knit Welcoming Diverse

Situated about 15 miles southeast of Bakersfield, Arvin is a quiet, residential town surrounded by farmland. Arvin is home to an array of farms, including Grimmway Farms, the largest producer of carrots in the world. Boasting a small-town atmosphere, Arvin contains a tight-knit community bonded by various annual events such as the popular Wildflower Festival, Dust Bowl Days, Arvin Youth Sports Festival, and the annual Christmas Parade. Arvin is centrally located within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Arvin, CA is $721 for a studio, $1,625 for one bedroom, $1,721 for two bedrooms, and $1,161 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arvin has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,625/month
711 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arvin, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

39 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Grow Academy Arvin

Public

Grades K-8

El Camino Real Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Sierra Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Bear Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Di Giorgio Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Grow Academy Arvin

Public

Grades K-8

Haven Drive Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Di Giorgio Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Arvin High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.