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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 Sep 12

8716 Hamblen Ct

ShafterCA93263
property at 119 Brighton Way

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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119 Brighton Way

BakersfieldCA93308

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property at 9101 Chattaroy St

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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9101 Chattaroy St

BakersfieldCA93312
property at 3501 L St

$1,200

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3501 L St

BakersfieldCA93301

Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 2415 Hughes Ln

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2415 Hughes Ln

BakersfieldCA93304

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Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bakersfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bakersfield, CA area range in price from $441 to $13,234 with an overall median price of $1,600. The three Bakersfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town Kern at $1,100, East Bakersfield at $1,137, and Homaker Park at $1,145. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bakersfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Town Kern$1,100$8956
East Bakersfield$1,137$92512
Homaker Park$1,145$99517
Oleander-Sunset$1,175$92515
Lakeview$1,187$89539
Baker Street$1,200$89558
Oakridge$1,200$92513
Panorama$1,225$85053
La Cresta Alta Vista$1,259$85064
Mobile Town$1,282$85048

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. 132 L Street in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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
132 L Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
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$965
7alc20030BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

As of August 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 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Westchester Townhouses starting at $1,695 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Oildale 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
Westchester Townhouses3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.22
324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL Rd-DUPLEX324 Real Rd2BR,1BA$1.21
M13- 2820 N. HALFMOON DR.3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.35
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
M07- 1710 OREGON2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
3116 Stine Rd2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.39

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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 1314 Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $441 to $13,234. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bakersfield ranging from $603 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,281.

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 $2,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,374.

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College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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