
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bakersfield area of Bakersfield.


K Street Apartments

719-717 31st St

Terrace West Apartments

Del Pine Terrace

Sierra Terrace East

The Sunset Apartments

Parkwood Apartments
Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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 | $1,029 | $825 | $1,117 |
Downtown Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $863 | $1,975 |
Downtown Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $959 | $2,335 |
Downtown Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $1,136 | $2,475 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at Terrace West Apartments priced from $1,030. Sierra Terrace East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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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Terrace West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Del Pine Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bakersfield, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bakersfield area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,492. The second greatest value Downtown Bakersfield apartment is the UNIT B1 Model at 918 at Eastchester starting at $2,350 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Rosemary Arbor 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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Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
918 at Eastchester | UNIT B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Belcourt Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Del Pine Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Laurel Tree Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Grove Apartments | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
Terrace West Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bakersfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bakersfield is under $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bakersfield?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bakersfield is G Street Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Bakersfield costs $1,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Bakersfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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