
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (69 Rentals)
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500 R St

Harmony Court

105 E 8th St

1511 Orange Dr

508 28th St

1210 Oregon St

Springwood Court

520 Woodrow Ave, Unit A

1915 Robinson St
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126 Wilson Ave

Village at Lakeside

1317 Bernard St

717 30th St

2022 Orange St

3017 Q St

Santa Fe

Sycamore Walk

124 Chester Ave

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2510 Haley St

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North Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Bakersfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $800 | $1,469 |
| North Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $772 | $2,375 |
| North Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $145 | $2,320 |
| North Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,085 | $2,565 |
| North Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,374 | $2,650 |
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Cheapest Available North Bakersfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Coventry Place Apartments priced from $657. Harmony Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable North Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Place Apartments | Spacious 2bd 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $657 |
| Harmony Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| Springwood Court | Great Location! | Studio,1BA | $883 |
| Pacific Terrace | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $937 |
| Sycamore Walk | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $937 |
| Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Columbard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Bakersfield, CA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Bakersfield apartment is the 2126 O St Model at 2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Bakersfield 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 |
| 2126 O St, Unit 2126 O Street | 2126 O St | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Stine Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Camellia Village Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Coventry Place Apartments | Spacious 2bd 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 218 Woodrow Ave, Unit A | 218 Woodrow Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 717 Lincoln Ave, Unit A | 717 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sycamore Walk | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Bakersfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Bakersfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Bakersfield is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Bakersfield?
The cheapest apartment in North Bakersfield is Harmony Court which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in North Bakersfield costs $2,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Bakersfield?
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 12 regular apartments in North Bakersfield 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 North Bakersfield?
Cheap apartments in North Bakersfield have an average cost of $229 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Bakersfield.
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