
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA from $400 (58 Rentals)
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710 Sequoia Dr

1430 Camino Sierra, Unit B

2711 Hufft St

Wood Spring Apartments

Village at Lakeside

306 Woodrow Ave

124 Chester Ave

Norwest Apartments

K Street Apartments

3624 Elcia Dr

1401 Yosemite Dr

1918 Niles St

201 Truxtun Ave

237 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

723 Houchin Rd

719-717 31st St

202 E Warren Ave

Cedarwood Apartments
Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,146 | $825 | $1,949 |
Cheap Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $863 | $1,975 |
Cheap Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $899 | $2,395 |
Cheap Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,000 | $2,700 |
Cheap Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,100 | $2,595 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $495 to $2,700 with an overall median price of $2,019. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kayandee at $1,000, Riviera Westchester at $1,475, and Rexland Acres at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Kayandee | $1,175 | $1,000 | 1 |
Riviera Westchester | $1,575 | $1,475 | 1 |
Rexland Acres | $1,600 | $899 | 9 |
Wible Orchard | $1,647 | $899 | 12 |
Parkview Estates | $1,657 | $825 | 37 |
College Heights | $1,675 | $895 | 40 |
Downtown Bakersfield | $1,675 | $825 | 26 |
Homaker Park | $1,675 | $903 | 21 |
Mobile Town | $1,675 | $825 | 47 |
North Country Meadows | $1,675 | $825 | 40 |
Cheapest Available Bakersfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific Terrace in the Homaker Park neighborhood priced from $815. Wood Spring Apartments in the Emerald Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bakersfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pacific Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Wood Spring Apartments | Studio Fully Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Harmony Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Sycamore Walk | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,002 |
Terrace West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
College View Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Columbard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bakersfield area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3516 Argent St Model at 3516 Argent St, Unit A in the in the Casa Loma neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Bakersfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hunter's Glen starting at $1,875 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3516 Argent St, Unit A | 3516 Argent St | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Hunter's Glen | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Sablewood Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath - 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Sycamore Walk | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Country Club Vista | Two Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Camellia Village Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Del Pine Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Sunrise Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
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Bakersfield Overview
Bakersfield, CA is the a great place to live if you’re looking for a more laid back lifestyle. With many historic spots, music venues, and active nightlife, Bakersfield has a lot of appeal to those at all stages of life.
Why live in Bakersfield, CA?
Bakersfield is most attractive to those who are tired of the fast-paced city life and would rather trade it in for a more relaxed way of life. Not to mention, the cost of living is much lower than neighboring California cities. You can have a lot more for a lot less, which opens up the possibilities to do more. The best part is that if you do miss the city for any reason, you are only a short road trip away!
Pet Friendly LifestyleBakersfield, CA
Ranked #169
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Bakersfield, CA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bakersfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bakersfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bakersfield is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bakersfield?
The cheapest apartment in Bakersfield is Wood Spring Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Bakersfield costs $2,019.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bakersfield?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 88 regular apartments in Bakersfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bakersfield?
Cheap apartments in Bakersfield have an average cost of $381 which is $1,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bakersfield.
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