
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA (40 Rentals)
Apartments in Bakersfield with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Cielo at Calloway

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Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites

Liberty Park Apartments

Oak Park

Park Sorrento

The Rowan Apartments

Sunrise Apartments
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The Sunset Apartments

Country Club Vista

Ming Tree Apartments

The Laurel Tree Apartments

Hunter's Glen

Westcourte Apartments

Southgreen Apartments

Park Square at Seven Oaks

Canyon Creek Apartments
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Del Pine Terrace

Pioneer Pines Mobile Home Park

3017 Potomac Ave

1927 D St

8004 Latham Ct

Mill Creek Courtyard
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North Park Apartments

Casa Del Sol

Auburn Heights

Evansport Place

17th Place Townhomes

Westridge Apartments

Village Lane Apartments

Heathergreen Townhomes

330 V St

631 33rd St
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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Top Rated Studio Apartments | $1,148 | $883 | $2,098 |
| Bakersfield Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $441 | $2,095 |
| Bakersfield Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $507 | $2,595 |
| Bakersfield Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $596 | $2,800 |
| Bakersfield Top Rated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $1,374 | $1,695 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield
How much are Studio apartments in Bakersfield?
There are currently 155 Studio Apartments in Bakersfield with rent ranges from $441 to $2,098 with an average price of $1,849.
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 $2,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,387.
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 $1,634.
How expensive are Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 406 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $596 to $2,800 - averaging $1,962 for the location.
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If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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