
Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (64 Rentals)


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9109 Chattaroy St

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10421 Glenn St

2910 Colville Ave

4334 Bareback Ln

4216 Almond Grove Ln

5506 Leeward Point Dr
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4938 Shorebird Dr

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1003 Duxbury Ct

8502 Mainsail Dr

5512 Cherry Creek Ln

9722 Battersea Park Dr

11805 Wethersfield St

12908 Connecticut Way

12510 Savonburg Dr
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13616 Scafell Pike St

8325 White Squall Ln

10124 Rosedale Hwy

10024 Greenacres Dr

9820 Greenacres Dr

11900 Handel Ave

11912 Handel Ave

11916 Handel Ave

12000 Handel Ave

12006 Handel Ave
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Briarwood, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,500 | $1,940 |
| Briarwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,550 | $2,420 |
| Briarwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,850 | $2,620 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBriarwood, Bakersfield, CA
Ranked #25
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Briarwood, Bakersfield, CA
Fruitvale Junior High
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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 3.0 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 3.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This section of town is one of our preferred luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.0 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 3.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Briarwood cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Briarwood range from $1,550 to $2,420. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,947.
How expensive are Briarwood Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Briarwood on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,850 to $2,620 - averaging $2,222 for the location.
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