Cheap Homes for Rent in the Emerald Estates Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $2,100 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Emerald Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Estates area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Breakwater Apartments priced from $1,625. The Place Off Coffee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Emerald Estates apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,625
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,700
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Capri1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Estates, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Estates area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke in the in the Redwood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Emerald Estates apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sablewood Gardens starting at $1,925 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masterpiece Parke2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.97
Sablewood Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.76
Liberty Park ApartmentsWashington2BR,2BA$1.89
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.81
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.14
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Capri1BR,1BA$2.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerald Estates?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Emerald Estates, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $2,620. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerald Estates ranging from $2,175 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emerald Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emerald Estates ranges from $2,175 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,515.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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