
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakeview area of Bakersfield.


105 E 8th St

2500 Lake St

1210 Oregon St

Santa Fe

124 Chester Ave

1815 Potomac Ave

1020 S Robinson St
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416 Monterey St

818 Wallace St

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2518 Drake St, Unit 2518

1809-1811 Buena Vista St

2416 Kentucky St

1000 Miller St

1015 L St

119-121 Flower St
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1716 1/2 Gage St, Unit REAR UNIT

2010 Larcus Ave

505 33rd St

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2126 O St

1244 Virginia Ave

1011 Padre St

CityPlace

The Camellias
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Brundage Arms

814 17th St

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708 21st St

1820-1880 Quincy St

Camellia Village Apartments

K Street Apartments
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715 30th St

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Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Studio Apartments | $900 | $800 | $1,000 |
| Lakeview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $772 | $1,975 |
| Lakeview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $937 | $2,280 |
| Lakeview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $1,000 | $1,785 |
| Lakeview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Santa Fe priced from $937. Camellia Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $937 |
| Camellia Village Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,085 |
| 1419 Jefferson St | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| The Cue | UNIT A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 918 at Eastchester | UNIT A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| 17th Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, CA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview 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 Lakeview apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 17th Place Townhomes starting at $2,099 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1419 Jefferson St | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| 17th Place Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Camellia Village Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 2126 O St | 2126 O St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 918 at Eastchester | UNIT A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| The Cue | UNIT A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 1716 1/2 Gage St, Unit REAR UNIT | 1716 1/2 Gage St | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 2518 Drake St, Unit 2518 | 2518 Drake St | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is The Cue which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $1,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeview?
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 2 regular apartments in Lakeview 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 Lakeview?
Cheap apartments in Lakeview have an average cost of $741 which is $894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.
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