Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (39 Rentals)

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property at 505 33rd St

$1,245

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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505 33rd St

BakersfieldCA93301

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property at 616 30th St

$1,300 - $1,700

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616 30th St

BakersfieldCA93301
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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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The Camellias
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Camellias

1741 Cheatham AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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814 17th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

814 17th St

814 17th StBakersfield, CA 93301
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1820-1880 Quincy St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1820-1880 Quincy St

1820-1880 Quincy StBakersfield, CA 93305

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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. 1419 Jefferson St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$1,600
The Cue ApartmentsUNIT A31BR,1BA$1,875
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, CA

As of May 24, 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 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Santa Fe starting at $937 with a $1.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
918 at EastchesterUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.44
The Cue ApartmentsUNIT A11BR,1BA$2.49

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 Apartments which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $1,875.

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 $458 which is $1,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.

Expert Rental Resources

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