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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,105 | $883 | $1,679 |
| Bakersfield Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $700 | $1,975 |
| Bakersfield Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $899 | $2,450 |
| Bakersfield Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,000 | $2,595 |
| Bakersfield Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,100 | $2,450 |
There are currently 8485 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Bakersfield, CA area.The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Bakersfield, Outer NW Bakersfield, and Outer East Bakersfield. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bakersfield | 4/4 | 264 | $2,235 |
| Outer NW Bakersfield | 4/4 | 238 | $2,202 |
| Outer East Bakersfield | 4/4 | 102 | $1,837 |
| West Bakersfield | 4/4 | 75 | $2,277 |
| Outer West Bakersfield | 4/4 | 69 | $2,295 |
| Benton Park | 4/4 | 65 | $2,202 |
| Kern City | 4/4 | 65 | $2,202 |
| Sagepointe | 4/4 | 62 | $2,202 |
| Spice Tract | 3.5/4 | 67 | $2,245 |
| Venola | 3.5/4 | 58 | $2,245 |
The Bakersfield Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Parkwood Apartments in the Wible Orchard neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites in the North Country Meadows neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Bakersfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | 4/4 | Wible Orchard | $1,150 |
| Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 4/4 | North Country Meadows | $1,295 |
| Villa Sienna Apartment Homes | 3.8/4 | Eastridge Estates | $1,427 |
| The Laurel Tree Apartments | 3.8/4 | Park Stockdale | $1,317 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 3.6/4 | Eastridge Estates | $1,295 |
| The Grove Apartments | 3.6/4 | Fruitvale | $1,695 |
| The Cue | 3.6/4 | Downtown Bakersfield | $1,975 |
| The Cove | 3.6/4 | Outer East Bakersfield | $1,895 |
| The Venetian | 3.4/4 | Outer East Bakersfield | $1,150 |
| Belcourt Apartment Homes | 3.4/4 | North Country Meadows | $1,390 |
The lowest priced Bakersfield apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Parkwood Apartments in the Kern City neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second cheapest Bakersfield Pet Friendly apartment is the 1Bed/1Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,282 in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Bakersfield apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,150 |
| Pine Brook Apartments | 1Bed/1Ba | $1,282 |
| Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 1 bedroom | $1,295 |
| Laurelwood Oaks | Loft | $1,295 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,295 |
| The Laurel Tree Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | $1,317 |
| Belcourt Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,390 |
| Villa Sienna Apartment Homes | Marbella | $1,427 |
| The Grove Apartments | The Aspen | $1,645 |
| The Cove | 2 Bedroom | $1,895 |
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Bakersfield, CA is the a great place to live if you’re looking for a more laid back lifestyle. With many historic spots, music venues, and active nightlife, Bakersfield has a lot of appeal to those at all stages of life.
Bakersfield is most attractive to those who are tired of the fast-paced city life and would rather trade it in for a more relaxed way of life. Not to mention, the cost of living is much lower than neighboring California cities. You can have a lot more for a lot less, which opens up the possibilities to do more. The best part is that if you do miss the city for any reason, you are only a short road trip away!
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Bakersfield is at Springwood Court Apartments listed at $883.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Bakersfield is $1,609.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Bakersfield is a 1,552 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at The Grove Apartments.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Bakersfield is currently at 776 sq ft.
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