Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (3 Rentals)

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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale, CA

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale area is the $1.92 price per square foot A2 Downstairs, Direct Access Garage Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Fruitvale apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Place Off Coffee starting at $1,750 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Briarwood 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.
The Retreat at RiverlakesA2 Downstairs, Direct Access Garage1BR,1BA$1.92
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Hunter's Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.19
The Grove ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$2.24
The Villas at Scenic RiverThe Capri1BR,1BA$2.19
Cielo at CallowayPlan 11BR,1BA$2.59
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.33
Furnished Studio-Bakersfield - California Furnished Studio-Bakersfield - California ...Studio ,1BA$4.20

Getting Around the Fruitvale Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fruitvale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fruitvale?

The cheapest apartment in Fruitvale is Breakwater Apartments which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in Fruitvale costs $2,195.

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 1 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 $235 which is $1,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitvale.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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