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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516 28th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 28th St

516 28th 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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1234 K St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1234 K St

1234 K StBakersfield, 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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2201 O
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2201 O

2201 OBakersfield, CA 93301
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The Birches
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birches

1805 California AveBakersfield, CA 93304
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Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Bakersfield and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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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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The Pines Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines Apartments

1905 California AveBakersfield, CA 93304
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VICTOR VILLAS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VICTOR VILLAS

716 Espee StBakersfield, CA 93301
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Cue priced from $1,975. 918 at Eastchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CueUNIT A31BR,1BA$1,975
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$1,975
17th Place TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bakersfield, CA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bakersfield area is the $1.98 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 17th Place Townhomes in the in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Downtown Bakersfield apartment is the 2126 O St Model at 2126 O St starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 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.
17th Place TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.98
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.57
The CueUNIT A31BR,1BA$2.59

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 $1,975 at The Cue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bakersfield is starting from $2,099 at 17th Place Townhomes.

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