Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA Under $1,000 (72 Rentals)

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411 K St, Unit A
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411 K St, Unit A

411 K StBakersfield, CA 93304
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property at 211 H St

$995 - $2,000

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211 H St

BakersfieldCA93304
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Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

4513 Isla Verde StBakersfield, CA 93301

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property at 720 Woodrow Ave

$950 - $1,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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720 Woodrow Ave

BakersfieldCA93308
property at 700 Knotts St

$925

2 Bedroom Rentals

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700 Knotts St

BakersfieldCA93305

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Stockdale Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stockdale Pines Apartments

5301 Lennox AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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M07- 1710 OREGON
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

M07- 1710 OREGON

1710 OREGONBakersfield, CA 93305
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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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7alc2003
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7alc2003

2003 Lester StBakersfield, CA 93304
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214 Beardsley Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

214 Beardsley Ave

214 Beardsley AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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Auburn Heights
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Heights

7000 Auburn StBakersfield, CA 93306

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6200 Spice Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Summer Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place

3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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1820-1880 Quincy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1820-1880 Quincy St

1820-1880 Quincy StBakersfield, CA 93305
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Pine Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

2605 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306
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Summerwind Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwind Villas

1208 Fairview RdBakersfield, CA 93307
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4551 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield

How much are Studio apartments in Bakersfield?

There are currently 156 Studio Apartments in Bakersfield with rent ranges from $740 to $1,649 with an average price of $1,117.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Bakersfield Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Bakersfield ranges from $441 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,438.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Bakersfield cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Bakersfield range from $507 to $2,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,593.

How expensive are Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 408 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $596 to $2,695 - averaging $2,004 for the location.

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Written by: Shannon Hilson

College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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