Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olive Drive area Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Summerhill Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Summerhill Apartments

6200 Victor StBakersfield, CA 93308
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Rogers and Wright
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rogers and Wright

6211 Rogers StBakersfield, CA 93308

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5701 Castlegate Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

5701 Castlegate Ln

5701 Castlegate LnBakersfield, CA 93308

Olive Drive area, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olive Drive area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olive Drive area area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Springwood Court Apartments priced from $883. Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Olive Drive area apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$883
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,390
The Place Off CoffeeOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Breakwater Apartments2X2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1,730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olive Drive area, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olive Drive area area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Northview Meadows in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Olive Drive area apartment is the A2 Upstairs Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes starting at $1,810 with a $1.92 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.
Northview Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.52
The Retreat at RiverlakesA2 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.92
Breakwater Apartments2X2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.90
The Place Off CoffeeOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Cielo at CallowayPlan 11BR,1BA$2.59
Springwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Olive Drive area Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Springwood Court Apartments which is listed at $992, while the average apartment in Olive Drive area costs $2,125.

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 $883 which is $1,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olive Drive area.

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