
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (63 Rentals)
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1203 E 10th St

1313 Bernard St

Springwood Court

3017 Q St

1915 Robinson St

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515 Niles St, Unit Niles Residences

Village at Lakeside

2119 Watson St

Santa Fe
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124 Chester Ave

Norwest Apartments

Pacific Terrace

801 Chester Ave

WoodSpring Apartments

2711 Hufft St

Cedarwood Apartments

CityPlace

2510 Haley St

North Park Apartments
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Pineview Apartments

The Camellias

Taylor Pointe North

Panorama Pointe

Brundage Arms

814 17th St

Casa Del Sol

McCray Street Apartments

The Meadows

California Avenue Senior Housing
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King Square Apartments

Rosedale Arms Apartments

College Townhouse

Acadia Apartments

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Noel Studios

Valhalla Village

Foothill Vista Apartments

The Courtyard

Summerwind Villas
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Westchester Place Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

1820-1880 Quincy St

Coventry Place Apartments

Panorama Park Apartments

Summer Place

6200 Spice Way

Auburn Heights

Camellia Village Apartments

Santa Clarita Apartments
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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 | $1,112 | $883 | $2,039 |
| North Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $441 | $2,095 |
| North Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $507 | $2,595 |
| North Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $596 | $3,000 |
| North Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,374 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista priced from $441. Springwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here are the most affordable North Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $441 |
| Springwood Court | Great Location! | Studio,1BA | $883 |
| The Sherwood | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Village at Lakeside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $896 |
| Coventry Place Apartments | Updated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak... | 2BR,2BA | $919 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $937 |
| Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Pacific Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| WoodSpring Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Bakersfield, CA
As of July 13, 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 Redwood Estates 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 |
| Masterpiece Parke | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.45 |
| The Grove Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 3116 Edmonton St, Unit A | 3116 Edmonton St | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Stine Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| 324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL ROAD | 324 Real Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Coventry Place Apartments | Updated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak... | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 4420 Fjord Street | 4420 Fjord Street - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
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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 $999.
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 $2,075.
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 8 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 $1,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Bakersfield.
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