Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (57 Rentals)

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

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property at 9101 Chattaroy St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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9101 Chattaroy St

BakersfieldCA93312

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10024 Greenacres Dr
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

10024 Greenacres Dr

10024 Greenacres DrBakersfield, CA 93312
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Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale

9820 Greenacres DrBakersfield, CA 93312
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11900 Handel Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

11900 Handel Ave

11900 Handel AveBakersfield, CA 93312
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11912 Handel Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

11912 Handel Ave

11912 Handel AveBakersfield, CA 93312
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11916 Handel Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

11916 Handel Ave

11916 Handel AveBakersfield, CA 93312

Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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12000 Handel Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

12000 Handel Ave

12000 Handel AveBakersfield, CA 93312
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12006 Handel Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

12006 Handel Ave

12006 Handel AveBakersfield, CA 93312
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12950 Rosedale Hwy
2 Bedroom Apartments

12950 Rosedale Hwy

12950 Rosedale HwyBakersfield, CA 93314
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12918 Merlot Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12918 Merlot Dr

12918 Merlot DrBakersfield, CA 93314
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12924 Merlot Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12924 Merlot Dr

12924 Merlot DrBakersfield, CA 93314
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2213 Cullen Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2213 Cullen Ct

2213 Cullen CtBakersfield, CA 93314

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2420 Wedding Ln
Studio Apartments

2420 Wedding Ln

2420 Wedding LnBakersfield, CA 93308
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Lot 6
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lot 6

817 Quail LnBakersfield, CA 93309
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808 Quailridge Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

808 Quailridge Rd

808 Quailridge RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Quail Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Park

7800 Westfield RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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604 Quailridge Rd
Studio Apartments

604 Quailridge Rd

604 Quailridge RdBakersfield, CA 93309

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Briarwood, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Briarwood, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #12

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Briarwood, Bakersfield, and the greater Bakersfield area. 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, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have kids when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Bakersfield, Briarwood has a reputation as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the best schools.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? this residential area is a highly-rated neighborhood for its many parks and green spaces, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is one of our preferred luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Bakersfield ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Briarwood area of Bakersfield, CA?

As of today, September 21, 2026, there are currently 57 available Briarwood apartments priced from $1,450 to $2,620, with an average monthly rent of $2,069.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Briarwood Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Briarwood ranges from $1,450 to $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,708.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Briarwood cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Briarwood range from $1,600 to $2,300. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,972.

How expensive are Briarwood Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Briarwood on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,850 to $2,620 - averaging $2,296 for the location.

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College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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