Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CSU Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $900 (32 Rentals)

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

3509 Sesame St

BakersfieldCA93309
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6200 Spice Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Edgewater Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Condominiums

8200 Kroll WayBakersfield, CA 93311
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Quailwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quailwood Apartments

300 Coffee RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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El Rio Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rio Gardens

100 N El Rio DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Cedar Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

3300 Gosford RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Laurelwood West Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood West Villas

6301-6721 S Half Moon DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available CSU Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the CSU Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sand Creek Apartments priced from $1,265. Mesa Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable CSU Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,270
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,660
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1,670
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,695
Laurelglen2x1.5-10642BR,1BA$1,885
Lotus Villas2x22BR,2BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CSU Bakersfield, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the CSU Bakersfield area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Jasmine Parke in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value CSU Bakersfield apartment is the 2x2 Model at Lotus Villas starting at $2,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CSU Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Lotus Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.00
Laurelglen2x1.5-10642BR,1.5BA$1.77
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
The Springs2B Remodel2BR,2BA$1.85
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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Csu Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CSU Bakersfield Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom CSU Bakersfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom CSU Bakersfield Apartment is $1,265 at Sand Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom CSU Bakersfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in CSU Bakersfield is starting from $1,415 at Sand Creek Apartments.

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