Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$883
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$1,050
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street # C2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.25
Tyner Ranch Townhomes2 bedroom 1 bath standard yard2BR,1BA$2.27
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Park Sorrento1BD, 1BTH B1BR,1BA$2.50
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$2.10
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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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