
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA from $441 with Utilities Included (29 Rentals)
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The Camellias

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,105 | $850 | $1,529 |
| Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $441 | $2,840 |
| Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $507 | $3,090 |
| Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $596 | $2,695 |
| Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $1,374 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bakersfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bakersfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bakersfield is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bakersfield?
The cheapest apartment in Bakersfield is Auburn Vista which is listed at $441, while the average apartment in Bakersfield costs $1,663.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 54 regular apartments in 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 Bakersfield?
Cheap apartments in Bakersfield have an average cost of $523 which is $1,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bakersfield.
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