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

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Santa Fe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe

617 Union AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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The Camellias
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Camellias

1741 Cheatham AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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814 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Panorama Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama Pointe

4830 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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Kristine Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kristine Apartments

2901 Virginia AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Casa Del Sol
Studio Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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The Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

2400 Goldenrod StBakersfield, CA 93308
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King Square Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

King Square Apartments

1601 Lotus LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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College Townhouse
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Townhouse

4501 Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Pacific Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Terrace

3701 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301
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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Acadia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia Apartments

5324 Fairfax RdBakersfield, CA 93306
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CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS

420-426 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Valhalla Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Noel Studios
3 Bedroom Apartments

Noel Studios

6004 Hill Dale CtBakersfield, CA 93306
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Summerwind Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwind Villas

1208 Fairview RdBakersfield, CA 93307
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4551 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Auburn Heights
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Heights

7000 Auburn StBakersfield, CA 93306
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6200 Spice Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Summer Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place

3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309

Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Kayandee$1,175$1,0001
Riviera Westchester$1,575$1,4751
Rexland Acres$1,600$8999
Wible Orchard$1,647$89912
Parkview Estates$1,657$82537
College Heights$1,675$89540
Downtown Bakersfield$1,675$82526
Homaker Park$1,675$90321
Mobile Town$1,675$82547
North Country Meadows$1,675$82540

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$815
Wood Spring ApartmentsStudio Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$899
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$903
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
College View Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,050
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3516 Argent St, Unit A3516 Argent St3BR,2BA$1.38
Hunter's Glen3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sablewood Gardens Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath - 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.54
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Del Pine Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.56
Sunrise Apartments3BR3BR,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 Lifestyle
Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #169

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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