Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (290 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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Base Rent$1,395
Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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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
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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8215 Lush Pl

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 2901 S K St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2901 S K St

BakersfieldCA93304
property at 305 Curran St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500
Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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305 Curran St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 517 Joe Ave
$2,195

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Base Rent$2,195
Total Monthly Price$2,195
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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517 Joe Ave

BakersfieldCA93307

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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property at 2010-2012 S I St
$1,100 - $1,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 12
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2010-2012 S I St

BakersfieldCA93304

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

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where 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

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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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 3.5 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 4.0 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, September 08, 2026, there are currently 290 available Outer Central Bakersfield apartments priced from $740 to $1,850, with an average monthly rent of $1,339.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield?

There are currently 37 Studio Apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield with rent ranges from $740 to $1,295 with an average price of $1,086.

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 $1,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,166.

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 $754 to $1,649. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,345.

How expensive are Outer Central Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 82 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer Central Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $1,850 - averaging $1,671 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.