Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Santa Fe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe

617 Union AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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The Camellias
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Camellias

1741 Cheatham AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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814 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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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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King Square Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

King Square Apartments

1601 Lotus LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottonwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottonwood area of Bakersfield, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Sycamore Walk priced from $1,002. G Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Cottonwood apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$1,050
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottonwood, CA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottonwood area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Sycamore Walk in the in the Casa Loma neighborhood starting from $1,002. The second greatest value Cottonwood apartment is the UNIT B1 Model at 918 at Eastchester starting at $2,250 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottonwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
918 at EastchesterUNIT B12BR,1BA$2.16
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
Park Sorrento2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$2.09
The CueUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.72
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #57

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cottonwood Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottonwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottonwood?

The cheapest apartment in Cottonwood is G Street Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Cottonwood costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottonwood?

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 1 regular apartments in Cottonwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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