
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (17 Rentals)
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West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bakersfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,093 | $955 | $1,225 |
West Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,020 | $1,975 |
West Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,200 | $2,411 |
West Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,400 | $2,410 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Bakersfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $955. Cedarwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable West Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Cedarwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Terrace West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Columbard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bakersfield, CA
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bakersfield area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Boardwalk Luxury Apartments in the in the Campus Park neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value West Bakersfield apartment is the 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd Model at 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Tesoro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Boardwalk Luxury Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A | 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.77 |
Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Old River Place | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Watermark Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
The Laurel Tree Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
5909 Nogal Ave, Unit Second Floor C | 5909 Nogal Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Mesa Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Sand Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Laurelwood Oaks | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bakersfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Bakersfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Bakersfield is at Norwest Apartments listed at $955.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bakersfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bakersfield Apartment is $1,100 at Cedarwood Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Bakersfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Bakersfield is starting from $1,250 at Sierra Terrace East.
What is the most affordable West Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sierra Terrace East and starts from $1,400.
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