Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olive Drive area Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $700 (3 Rentals)

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1210 Muir Dr
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1210 Muir Dr

1210 Muir DrBakersfield, CA 93308

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olive Drive area, CA

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olive Drive area area is the $1.50 price per square foot The Aspen Model at Oak Park in the in the Polo Grounds neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Olive Drive area apartment is the B1 Upstairs Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes starting at $1,940 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olive Drive area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1.50
The Retreat at RiverlakesB1 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.77
Northview Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Breakwater Apartments2X2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.91
The Place Off CoffeeOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Hunter's Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olive Drive area Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olive Drive area?

The cheapest apartment in Olive Drive area is Harmony Court which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in Olive Drive area costs $2,212.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olive Drive area?

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 4 regular apartments in Olive Drive area 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 Olive Drive area?

Cheap apartments in Olive Drive area have an average cost of $567 which is $1,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olive Drive area.

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