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Coventry Place Apartments
3101 Coventry DrBakersfield, CA 93304
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Panorama Park Apartments
401 W Columbus StBakersfield, CA 93301
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6200 Spice Way
6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Summer Place
3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Auburn Heights
7000 Auburn StBakersfield, CA 93306
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Camellia Village Apartments
1331 Cottonwood RdBakersfield, CA 93307
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Santa Clarita Apartments
3800 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301
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West Day Ranch - Group 1 - Orchid Dr
706-722 Orchid DrBakersfield, CA 93308
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Riverview
4513 Isla Verde StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Stockdale Pines Apartments
5301 Lennox AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Springview Apartments
2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Pacific Terrace
3701 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Pacific Pines Apartments
3901 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Di Giorgio Family Apartments
7000-7022 Di Giorgio RdLamont, CA 93241
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Vineyard Apartments
10412 Stobaugh StLamont, CA 93241
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Vintage Apartments
10401 San Diego StLamont, CA 93241
Bakersfield, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,146 | $883 | $2,098 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $441 | $2,095 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $507 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $596 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $1,374 | $2,000 |
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May 6, 2025Bakersfield is an amazing place to live if you're looking for a place to hang your hat on the Central Coast that won't break the bank. Gorgeous natural areas and plenty of peace and quiet make it perfect for those who love rural or semi-rural living.
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 $1,050.
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 $2,004.
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 142 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 $371 which is $1,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bakersfield.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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