Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (25 Rentals)

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225 18th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

225 18th St

225 18th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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1325 K St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1325 K St

1325 K StBakersfield, CA 93301
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821-825 30th St
Studio Apartments

821-825 30th St

821-825 30th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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1234 K St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1234 K St

1234 K StBakersfield, CA 93301
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505 18th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

505 18th St

505 18th StBakersfield, CA 93301

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3317 Q St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3317 Q St

3317 Q StBakersfield, CA 93301
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3300 Panama St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3300 Panama St

3300 Panama StBakersfield, CA 93301
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516 28th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 28th St

516 28th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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2201 O
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2201 O

2201 OBakersfield, CA 93301
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1009 33rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1009 33rd St

1009 33rd StBakersfield, CA 93301
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2901 Panama St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Panama St

2901 Panama StBakersfield, CA 93301

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523 31st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

523 31st St

523 31st StBakersfield, CA 93301
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826 30th St
Studio Apartments

826 30th St

826 30th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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The Birches
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birches

1805 California AveBakersfield, CA 93304
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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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814 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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500 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

500 17th St

500 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Park Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Senior

2250 R StBakersfield, CA 93301
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VICTOR VILLAS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VICTOR VILLAS

716 Espee StBakersfield, CA 93301
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The Pines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

1905 California AveBakersfield, CA 93304
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Cue ApartmentsUNIT A31BR,1BA$1,875
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bakersfield, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bakersfield area is the $2.44 price per square foot UNIT A1 Model at 918 at Eastchester in the in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown Bakersfield apartment is the UNIT A1 Model at The Cue Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.44
The Cue ApartmentsUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.62

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bakersfield Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bakersfield Apartment is $1,875 at The Cue Apartments.

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

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