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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $740 | $1,649 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $441 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $507 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $596 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,001 | $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 $985.
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 $1,600.
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 55 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 $524 which is $1,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bakersfield.
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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.