
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bakersfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $825 | $825 | $825 |
Downtown Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $863 | $1,975 |
Downtown Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,005 | $2,400 |
Downtown Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,136 | $2,455 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bakersfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at G Street Apartments priced from $1,050. Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Belcourt Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bakersfield, CA
As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bakersfield area is the $2.31 price per square foot UNIT B1 Model at 918 at Eastchester in the in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Bakersfield apartment is the The Aspen Model at The Grove Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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918 at Eastchester | UNIT B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
The Grove Apartments | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Park Sorrento | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
The Cue | UNIT A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Belcourt Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Downtown Bakersfield Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bakersfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bakersfield Apartment is $1,050 at G Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bakersfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bakersfield is starting from $1,450 at Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites.
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