
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakridge Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $800 (67 Rentals)
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1312 Flower St

1724 Pacific St

Brentwood Crossing

6 Plex NE of Bakersfield

2011 Flower St

1316 Flower St

3409 Edison Hwy

3017 Potomac Ave

1720 Oregon St
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1300 Quincy St

1317 Bernard St

1320 Flower St

3911 Oregon St

1616-1620 Pacific St

1313 Bernard

1730 Oregon St

1330 Kentucky St

2000 Pacific St

2208 Lake St
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2501-2503 Lake St

1718 Jefferson St

1820 Monterey St

2724 Prospect St

2930-2932 Kentucky St

2824 Primera Vis

2131 Kentucky St

1408 Sterling Rd

3217 Fortier St

1315 Haley St
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2037 Oregon St

460-464 Oswell St

315 Troy St

1420 Monterey St

1620 Oregon St

4005 Niles St

1207 Mc Curdy Dr

1218 Lake St

1309 Niles St

Villas West
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1700 Lincoln St

1891 Flower St

1308 Flower St

1730 Quincy St

404 S Williams St

1304 Monterey St

1234 Quincy St

2175 Pacific St

1212 Quincy St

1505 Orange Ave
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Oakridge, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $925 | $925 | $925 |
| Oakridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $895 | $1,655 |
| Oakridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakridge Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Cheapest Available Oakridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakridge area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Shadow Ridge Apartments priced from $1,480. 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 Oakridge apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| 1419 Jefferson St | 3 bed | 3BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| Tyner Ranch Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath standard yard | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakridge, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakridge 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 Oakridge apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs Model at Shadow Ridge Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Solera at Kern Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakridge 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 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upstairs / Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Tyner Ranch Townhomes | 2 bedroom 1 bath standard yard | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakridge, Bakersfield, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakridge Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oakridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oakridge is starting from $1,480 at Shadow Ridge Apartments.
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