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property at 8716 Hamblen Ct

$1,000 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 10

8716 Hamblen Ct

ShafterCA93263
property at 113 Bliss St

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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113 Bliss St

BakersfieldCA93307

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property at 1814 3rd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1814 3rd St

BakersfieldCA93304

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 28 Oregon St

$1,360

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$1,360

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$1,360

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Oregon St

BakersfieldCA93305
property at 205 Ferguson Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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205 Ferguson Ave

BakersfieldCA93308

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property at 1308 Flower St

$1,475

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1308 Flower St
BakersfieldCA93305

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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $441 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $1,987. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brisa at $995, Homaker Park at $815, and Panorama Heights at $1,070. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brisa$995$9951
Homaker Park$1,219$81521
Panorama Heights$1,360$1,0702
Northeast Bakersfield$1,425$85013
Laurelglen$1,595$1,1755
Oakridge$1,625$85013
Casa Loma$1,650$77521
College Heights$1,650$81555
Lakeview$1,650$77531
La Cresta Alta Vista$1,672$80052

Cheapest Available Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood priced from $441. Pacific Terrace in the Tyner Homes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bakersfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$815
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$823
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
WoodSpring ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bakersfield area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 bed Model at 1419 Jefferson St in the in the East Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Bakersfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke starting at $2,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Redwood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.45
The Grove Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
3116 Edmonton St, Unit A3116 Edmonton St3BR,2BA$1.27
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
8005 Latham Ct2bed2bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
10124 Rosedale Hwy2bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Bakersfield?

There are currently 1235 Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $441 to $3,300. There are also 261 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bakersfield ranging from $603 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bakersfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bakersfield ranges from $603 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,355.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bakersfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bakersfield range from $596 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,125. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $977.

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