Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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$2,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 2

6001 Potenza Ln

BakersfieldCA93308
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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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1210 Muir Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Muir Dr

1210 Muir DrBakersfield, CA 93308
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Park Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Meadows

840 Park Meadows AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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Oak Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

4401 N Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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Cheapest Available Fruitvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fruitvale area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Springwood Court priced from $883. WoodSpring Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Fruitvale apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
WoodSpring ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1,184
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,625
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale area is the $1.66 price per square foot The Aspen Model at Oak Park in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Fruitvale apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S) Model at The Grove Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Polo Grounds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fruitvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1.66
The Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S)2BR,2BA$1.54
Lotus Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.02
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
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.69
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio ,1BA$2.21
WoodSpring ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitvale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitvale?

The cheapest apartment in Fruitvale is Springwood Court which is listed at $922, while the average apartment in Fruitvale costs $2,225.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fruitvale?

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 3 regular apartments in Fruitvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fruitvale?

Cheap apartments in Fruitvale have an average cost of $301 which is $1,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitvale.

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