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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 25

8716 Hamblen Ct

ShafterCA93263

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property at 616 30th St

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2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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616 30th St

BakersfieldCA93301

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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $441 to $3,379 with an overall median price of $2,010. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Homaker Park at $1,000, Northeast Bakersfield at $950, and Oakridge at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Homaker Park$1,295$1,0006
Northeast Bakersfield$1,410$95014
Oakridge$1,525$92510
Casa Loma$1,545$93717
Laurelglen$1,570$1,1455
Mobile Town$1,607$80038
Tyner Homes$1,637$44152
Morning Star$1,675$44120
City in the Hills$1,687$44116
Eastridge Estates$1,687$44133

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. Harmony Court in the Fruitvale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $794. 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
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
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
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$995
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

As of May 18, 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
4804 Maybrook Ave4804 Maybrook Ave3BR,2BA$1.33
6005 Hill Dale Ct, Unit Hill Dale residences6005 Hill Dale Ct3BR,2BA$1.31
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.35
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Riverview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bakersfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Bakersfield?

There are currently 1238 Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $441 to $3,379. There are also 255 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bakersfield ranging from $603 to $4,995.

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 $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,378.

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 $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,375. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,945 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,374.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

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If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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