
Apartments for Rent in the Cottonwood Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (154 Rentals)


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Santa Fe

1015 L St

1018 Chester Pl

500 White Ln

643 R St

2901 S Chester Ave

1118 Chico St

1230 Dolores St
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2300 Lake St

1400 Maitland Dr

1517 Ralston St

1311 E 18th St

1316 E California Ave

1107 L St

1203 E 10th St

136 Clifton St

104 S Kincaid St

113 Bliss St
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309 Lloyd St

604 Lawson Rd

1414 Eureka St

1427 E 18th St

3622 Anderson St

3610 Madison Ave

1116 T St

1220 Sylvia Dr

1105 Meredith Dr

117 1/2 N St
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Camellia Place I & II

Brundage Arms

29 S Owens St

131 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bakersfiel

139 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

235 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

131 S Owens St

237 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

216 Ohio Dr

31 Ohio Dr
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Meadows Mobile Home Park

304 Clyde St

933 Texas St

1122 Lomita Dr

404 S Williams St

318 S Owens St

1325 Murdock St

1500 Murdock St

705 S Brown St

724 S Williams St
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Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottonwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $775 | $1,975 |
| Cottonwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $937 | $1,599 |
| Cottonwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $1,085 | $1,850 |
| Cottonwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,374 | $1,850 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCottonwood, Bakersfield, CA
Ranked #113
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottonwood cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cottonwood range from $937 to $1,599. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,294.
How expensive are Cottonwood Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 55 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cottonwood on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,085 to $1,850 - averaging $1,408 for the location.
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