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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $495 to $2,595 with an overall median price of $1,991. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town Kern at $850, Rexland Acres at $899, and Oildale at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Town Kern$1,050$8505
Rexland Acres$1,600$89912
Oildale$1,637$1,1253
Riviera Westchester$1,637$1,5502
Wible Orchard$1,650$89915
Homaker Park$1,675$90323
Rosemary Arbor$1,675$95029
Park Stockdale$1,676$1,02015
Casa Loma$1,697$95026
East Bakersfield$1,700$8505

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. Springwood Court Apartments in the Polo Grounds neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $863. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bakersfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$815
Springwood Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$863
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$903
K Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$959
Wood Spring ApartmentsStudio Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$999
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,002
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

As of April 28, 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
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Del Pine Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Sunrise Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$1.16
Riverview3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.27
K Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Springwood Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Bakersfield?

There are currently 1224 Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $2,595. There are also 250 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bakersfield ranging from $950 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bakersfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bakersfield ranges from $950 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,592.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bakersfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bakersfield range from $1,000 to $2,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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