Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fruitvale Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)

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Pineview Apartments
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Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fruitvale, CA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fruitvale area is the $1.66 price per square foot B3 Downstairs, Direct Access Garage Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value Fruitvale apartment is the The Aspen Model at Oak Park starting at $2,150 with a $1.71 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.
The Retreat at RiverlakesB3 Downstairs, Direct Access Garage2BR,2BA$1.66
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1.71
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.19
The Grove ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$2.24
The Villas at Scenic RiverThe Capri1BR,1BA$2.29
Hunter's Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Cielo at CallowayPlan 11BR,1BA$2.59
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.91
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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 Harmony Court which is listed at $957, 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 5 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 $883 which is $1,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fruitvale.

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