Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (206 Rentals)

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North Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista priced from $441. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$995
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Bakersfield, CA

As of April 12, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke starting at $2,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Westdale North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.45
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
324 Sycamore Dr324 Sycamore Dr3BR,2BA$1.49
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.51
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
221 Lincoln Ave, Unit A221 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bakersfield. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Auburn Vista which is listed at $441, while the average apartment in North Bakersfield costs $3,600.

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 20 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 $1,374 which is $2,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Bakersfield.

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A Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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