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property at 8716 Hamblen Ct

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8716 Hamblen Ct, Unit ADU- Private Entry

8716 Hamblen Ct
ShafterCA93263

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Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 2108 Edgewood St

$1,495

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$1,495
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2108 Edgewood St

BakersfieldCA93306

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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $513 to $2,699 with an overall median price of $2,039. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brisa at $1,295, Oleander-Sunset at $772, and Southgate at $772. 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$1,295$1,2951
Oleander-Sunset$1,395$77211
Southgate$1,445$77232
Casa Loma$1,495$77220
Lakeview$1,600$77242
Wible Orchard$1,600$1,0507
Morning Star$1,637$1,29518
City in the Hills$1,675$1,29512
Homaker Park$1,675$1,0808
Outer East Bakersfield$1,675$772138

Cheapest Available Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Vineyard Apartments in the Outer East Bakersfield neighborhood priced from $779. 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
Vineyard ApartmentsImmediate move-in available!!2BR,2BA$779
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Coventry Place Apartments2+1 50%2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Riverview1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

As of February 16, 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 2 Bath with attached garage Model at Stockdale Garden Villas starting at $1,825 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club 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
Stockdale Garden Villas3 Bedroom 2 Bath with attached garage3BR,2BA$1.29
2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street2126 O St2BR,2BA$1.13
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Camellia Village Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.08
Coventry Place Apartments2+1 50%2BR,2BA$0.97
Vineyard ApartmentsImmediate move-in available!!2BR,2BA$0.86
3504 Palm St, Unit B3504 Palm St2BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $772 to $2,699. There are also 323 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bakersfield ranging from $880 to $5,750.

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 $880 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,025.

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 $1,000 to $2,565, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,374.

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