Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olive Drive area Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $800 (4 Rentals)

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1210 Muir Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Muir Dr

1210 Muir DrBakersfield, CA 93308

Olive Drive area, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olive Drive area, CA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olive Drive area area is the $1.53 price per square foot C1 Downstairs Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Olive Drive area apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Cielo at Calloway starting at $2,250 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Redwood Estates 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.
The Retreat at RiverlakesC1 Downstairs3BR,2BA$1.53
Cielo at CallowayPlan 22BR,2BA$2.06
609 Yellow Meadow Ct, Unit C609 Yellow Meadow Ct2BR,2BA$1.52
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.14
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Capri1BR,1BA$2.29
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #8

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Olive Drive area costs $2,075.

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 1 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 $370 which is $1,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olive Drive area.

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