Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA (132 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 9763 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 West Bakersfield. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Bakersfield4/4303$1,975
Outer NW Bakersfield4/4288$1,972
West Bakersfield4/4118$1,970
Sagepointe4/4114$1,862
Outer West Bakersfield4/4112$1,990
Outer East Bakersfield4/4111$1,697
Spice Tract4/4111$1,900
Kern City4/4109$1,862
Amberton4/4102$1,862
Stockdale Estates4/499$1,862

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$1,295
Parkwood Apartments4/4Wible Orchard$1,150
Villa Sienna Apartment Homes3.8/4Eastridge Estates$1,427
The Laurel Tree Apartments3.8/4Park Stockdale$1,317
Belcourt Apartment Homes3.6/4North Country Meadows$1,390
The Cue3.6/4Downtown Bakersfield$1,975
The Cove3.6/4Outer East Bakersfield$1,895
Shadow Ridge Apartments3.4/4Eastridge Estates$1,295
Pine Brook Apartments3.4/4Wible Orchard$1,285
Springwood Court Apartments3.2/4Olive Drive area$883

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 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Townhouse Model at Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments, which is a 2 Beds starting at $1,245 in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Bakersfield apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,150
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Townhouse$1,245
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom$1,295
The Laurel Tree Apartments1 bed 1 bath$1,317
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$1,390
Villa Sienna Apartment HomesMarbella$1,427
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath$1,480
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba$1,495
The Cove2 Bedroom$1,895
The CueUNIT A1$1,975

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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!

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #345

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Bakersfield, CA Area Reviews

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May 6, 2025

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 Springwood Court Apartments listed at $883.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Bakersfield is $1,618.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Bakersfield Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Bakersfield is a 1,478 square feet unit starting from $1,690 at The Retreat at Riverlakes.

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 773 sq ft.

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