
Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA Under $1,500 (261 Rentals)


Hunter's Glen

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326 Beardsley Ave, Unit #c

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Laurelwood Oaks

Shadow Ridge Apartments

The Springs

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Autumn Glen Apartments

Vantage Point Apartments
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Canyon Creek Apartments

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Stonemark

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The Laurel Tree Apartments

Serramonte Park

Park Sorrento

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2801 El Berrendo Ave, Unit B

Pine Brook Apartments

Stine Country Apartments

Ming Garden Apartments

The Rowan Apartments

Mesa Creek Apartments

Westcourte Apartments

Sand Creek Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

Terrace East Apartment Homes
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Sunrise Apartments

Southgreen Apartments

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2126 O St

The Sunset Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

Del Pine Terrace

Terrace West Apartments

Columbard

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Cedarwood Apartments

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206 Colin B Kelly Dr, Unit 206

WoodSpring Apartments

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411 K St, Unit A

Pacific Terrace

Norwest Apartments

Santa Fe Apartments

Village at Lakeside

Pine Ridge Apartments

515 Niles St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Studio Apartments Under $1500 | $1,115 | $740 | $1,529 |
| Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,596 | $441 | $2,595 |
| Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,712 | $507 | $2,595 |
| Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $1,995 | $596 | $2,695 |
| Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,798 | $1,374 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield
How much are Studio apartments in Bakersfield?
There are currently 151 Studio Apartments in Bakersfield with rent ranges from $740 to $1,529 with an average price of $1,115.
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 $1,596.
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 $1,712.
How expensive are Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 415 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $596 to $2,695 - averaging $1,995 for the location.
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