Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA (125 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Bakersfield that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

There are currently 10126 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:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Bakersfield4/4282$2,000
Outer NW Bakersfield4/4229$2,000
Outer East Bakersfield4/4152$1,675
Tyner Homes4/482$1,675
Sagepointe4/477$1,825
Kern City4/476$1,797
Spice Tract4/472$1,900
West Bakersfield4/472$2,137
Amberton4/467$1,825
Outer West Bakersfield4/467$2,310

Pet Friendliest Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

The Bakersfield Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites in the North Country Meadows neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Parkwood Apartments in the Wible Orchard 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites4/4North Country Meadows$1,300
Parkwood Apartments4/4Wible Orchard$1,150
The Laurel Tree Apartments3.8/4Park Stockdale$1,320
Villa Sienna Apartment Homes3.8/4Eastridge Estates$1,430
Belcourt Apartment Homes3.6/4North Country Meadows$1,390
The Rowan Apartments3.6/4Outer East Bakersfield$1,200
Shadow Ridge Apartments3.4/4Eastridge Estates$1,480
The Cue Apartments3.4/4Downtown Bakersfield$1,925
Vantage Point Apartments3.2/4Outer East Bakersfield$1,450
Country Club Vista3.2/4Outer East Bakersfield$1,610

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Bakersfield, CA

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 One Bedroom Model at The Rowan Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,200 in the Tyner Homes neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Bakersfield apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,150
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,200
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom$1,300
The Laurel Tree Apartments1 bed 1 bath$1,320
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$1,390
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella$1,430
Vantage Point Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,450
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs$1,480
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba$1,495
The Cue ApartmentsUNIT A1$1,925

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Bakersfield Overview

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.

Why live in Bakersfield, CA?

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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Bakersfield 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 Pet Friendly Bakersfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Bakersfield?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Bakersfield is at Harmony Court listed at $794.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Bakersfield Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Bakersfield is $1,660.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Bakersfield Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Bakersfield is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $2,349 at 7828 Strawberry Ln.

What is the average size for Bakersfield Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Bakersfield is currently at 763 sq ft.

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