Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Casa Del Sol
Studio Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS

420-426 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Valhalla Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Summerwind Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwind Villas

1208 Fairview RdBakersfield, CA 93307
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Summer Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place

3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $955. K Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
K Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$959
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$1,002
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Sunset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Bakersfield area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,677. The second greatest value Outer Central Bakersfield apartment is the 3x2 Model at Sycamore Walk starting at $1,002 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Tyner Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pine Brook Apartments3Bed/2Ba3BR,2BA$1.34
Sycamore Walk3x23BR,2BA$0.94
K Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Valley Springs1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Cedarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio ,1BA$2.44
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #30

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, and the greater Bakersfield area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Bakersfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Bakersfield is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield is Cedarwood Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield costs $1,688.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central 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 5 regular apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield have an average cost of $247 which is $1,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Bakersfield.

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