Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Benton Park Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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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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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS
2 Bedroom Apartments

CHATEAU VILLA APARTMENTS

420-426 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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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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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 Santa Fe priced from $937. Norwest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Benton Park apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Del Pine TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Benton Park, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Benton Park area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2811 Dracena St Model at 2811 Dracena St, Unit 2811 dracena in the in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Benton Park apartment is the 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 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.
2811 Dracena St, Unit 2811 dracena2811 Dracena St2BR,1BA$1.43
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Camelot Square Apartment2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.70
King's Arms2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Serramonte ParkToscana2BR,1BA$1.63
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - updated1BR,1BA$1.62
Del Pine TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.77
1702 Shamrock Way, Unit 61702 Shamrock Way1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #54

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Benton Park Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,125.

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

The cheapest apartment in Benton Park is Norwest Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Benton Park costs $1,800.

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 7 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 $496 which is $1,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Benton Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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