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West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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. Terrace West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable West Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bakersfield, CA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bakersfield area is the $1.77 price per square foot 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd Model at 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A in the in the Tesoro neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Bakersfield apartment is the 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments starting at $1,492 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A7913 S Laurelglen Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Mira Sol Gardens Rental HomesB Plan2BR,2BA$2.08
Watermark Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.86
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.75
5909 Nogal Ave, Unit Second Floor C5909 Nogal Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
The Springs Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Laurelwood OaksLoft1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Bakersfield

What type of rentals are currently available in West Bakersfield?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in West Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $955 to $2,410. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Bakersfield ranging from $900 to $5,050.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Bakersfield ranges from $900 to $5,050 with an average monthly rent of $2,475.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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