
Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA Under $1,300 (141 Rentals)


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1702 Shamrock Way, Unit 6

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Norwest Apartments

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Village at Lakeside

2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C

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Springwood Court Apartments

131 S Owens St

4608 Maybrook Ave

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322 Decatur St

607 M St

1915 Robinson St

2800 N Half Moon Dr

1907 Bedford Way

5916 Auburn St

4312 Tierra Verde St

4124 Parker Ave

1940 Quincy St

308 Oswell St
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1031 Eye St

610 Columbus St

216 S Owens St
Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bakersfield Studio Apartments Under $1300 | $1,105 | $883 | $1,679 |
Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $1,434 | $700 | $1,985 |
Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $1,659 | $899 | $2,450 |
Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $2,097 | $1,000 | $2,595 |
Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $1,775 | $1,100 | $2,450 |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Bakersfield, CA Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield
How much are Studio apartments in Bakersfield?
There are currently 73 Studio Apartments in Bakersfield with rent ranges from $883 to $1,679 with an average price of $1,105.
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 $700 to $1,985 with an average monthly rent of $1,434.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Bakersfield cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Bakersfield range from $899 to $2,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,659.
How expensive are Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 294 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $2,595 - averaging $2,097 for the location.
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