Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (280 Rentals)

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Find the best student apartments in Bakersfield near BC and CSUB. Explore 10 top neighborhoods that offer great commutes, housing variety, and local amenities.

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property at 2415 Hughes Ln

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

2415 Hughes Ln

BakersfieldCA93304

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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property at 8215 Lush Pl

$2,500

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

8215 Lush Pl

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 4201 Planz Rd

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4201 Planz Rd, Unit #C

4201 Planz Rd
BakersfieldCA93309
property at 708 White Ln

$2,250

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

708 White Ln

BakersfieldCA93307
property at 305 Curran St

$2,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Curran St

BakersfieldCA93309

Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Bakersfield and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bakersfield. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in Bakersfield, this part of town has a reputation as one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Love parks and greenspace? this area is known as providing highly-rated access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Outer Central Bakersfield ranks as one of the best-regarded high-end communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs or cats in your life? this part of Bakersfield ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Central Bakersfield

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer Central Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA?

As of today, July 25, 2026, there are currently 280 available Outer Central Bakersfield apartments priced from $896 to $2,350, with an average monthly rent of $1,324.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield?

There are currently 37 Studio Apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield with rent ranges from $896 to $1,250 with an average price of $1,056.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer Central Bakersfield Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield ranges from $900 to $1,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,180.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer Central Bakersfield range from $1,046 to $1,645. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,362.

How expensive are Outer Central Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 81 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer Central Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,126 to $2,350 - averaging $1,750 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Written by: Shannon Hilson

College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.