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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $495 to $2,595 with an overall median price of $2,019. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town Kern at $850, Casa Loma at $772, 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
Old Town Kern$995$8504
Casa Loma$1,600$77223
Rexland Acres$1,625$89913
Wible Orchard$1,625$89914
Park Stockdale$1,675$1,0307
Rosemary Arbor$1,675$77222
Benton Park$1,676$77236
East Bakersfield$1,700$8505
Southgate$1,725$77235
Homaker Park$1,750$90324

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
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
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 May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bakersfield area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hunter's Glen in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Bakersfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Northview Meadows starting at $1,825 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Fruitvale 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.
Hunter's Glen3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
Northview Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.52
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
228 Lincoln Ave, Unit A228 Lincoln Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.49
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.22
Sunrise Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$1.16
3312 N Chester Ave, Unit C3312 N Chester Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.38
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 1216 Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,595. There are also 240 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 $2,502.

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 $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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