
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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719-717 31st St

2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C
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Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bakersfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $883 | $883 | $883 |
Downtown Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $992 | $1,975 |
Downtown Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $1,075 | $2,250 |
Downtown Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $1,219 | $2,315 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bakersfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Springwood Court Apartments priced from $883. G Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Springwood Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $883 |
G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bakersfield, CA
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bakersfield area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2126 O St Model at 2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C in the in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Bakersfield apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath standard yard Model at Tyner Ranch Townhomes starting at $1,785 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C | 2126 O St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Tyner Ranch Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath standard yard | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Belcourt Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Park Sorrento | 1BD, 1BTH B | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
G Street Apartments | 2115 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Springwood Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Ranked #55
Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bakersfield Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bakersfield?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bakersfield is Springwood Court Apartments which is listed at $992, while the average apartment in Downtown Bakersfield costs $2,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Bakersfield?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Bakersfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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