Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benton Park Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (64 Rentals)

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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Casa Del Sol
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Valhalla Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4551 California AveBakersfield, 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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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Stockdale Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stockdale Pines Apartments

5301 Lennox AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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King's Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King's Arms

4101 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309

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

Find the best student apartments in Bakersfield near BC and CSUB. Explore 10 top neighborhoods that offer great commutes, housing variety, and local amenities.

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Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Benton Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Benton Park area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Coventry Place Apartments priced from $919. Santa Fe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $937. Here are the most affordable Benton Park apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Sunset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Terrace East Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton Park, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Benton Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3BR Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Benton Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stockdale Garden Villas starting at $1,425 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Benton Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stine Ridge Townhomes3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Del Pine Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.35
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1.61
Valley Springs1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Bakersfield. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Benton Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Benton Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Benton Park is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Benton Park?

The cheapest apartment in Benton Park is Norwest Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Benton Park costs $1,732.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Benton Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Benton Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Benton Park?

Cheap apartments in Benton Park have an average cost of $565 which is $1,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton Park.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.