
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverlakes Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverlakes area of Bakersfield.


Sablewood Gardens Apartments

The Retreat at Riverlakes

Jasmine Parke

The Place Off Coffee

Liberty Park Apartments

The Grove Apartments

Springwood Court Apartments
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Riverlakes, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverlakes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Riverlakes Studio Apartments | $825 | $825 | $825 |
Riverlakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $863 | $1,910 |
Riverlakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,005 | $2,335 |
Riverlakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,136 | $2,520 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverlakes Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Cheapest Available Riverlakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverlakes area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Springwood Court Apartments priced from $863. The Place Off Coffee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Riverlakes apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Springwood Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
The Place Off Coffee | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
The Retreat at Riverlakes | A1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlakes, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverlakes area is the $1.64 price per square foot Lincoln Model at Liberty Park Apartments in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Riverlakes apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Jasmine Parke starting at $1,995 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverlakes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Liberty Park Apartments | Lincoln | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Jasmine Parke | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Sablewood Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath - 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Breakwater Apartments | 2X2 Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
The Retreat at Riverlakes | A1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Place Off Coffee | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
The Grove Apartments | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Cielo at Calloway | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Springwood Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Getting Around the Riverlakes Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Riverlakes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverlakes?
The cheapest apartment in Riverlakes is Springwood Court Apartments which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in Riverlakes costs $2,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverlakes?
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 2 regular apartments in Riverlakes 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 Riverlakes?
Cheap apartments in Riverlakes have an average cost of $825 which is $1,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverlakes.
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