
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (14 Rentals)
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Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Central Bakersfield Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $1,000 | $1,150 |
Outer Central Bakersfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $950 | $1,800 |
Outer Central Bakersfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $899 | $1,695 |
Outer Central Bakersfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $1,002 | $2,190 |
Outer Central Bakersfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Cheapest Available Outer Central Bakersfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $955. K Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
K Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Casa Real Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Bakersfield area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,567. The second greatest value Outer Central Bakersfield apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at K Street Apartments starting at $959 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Tyner Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pine Brook Apartments | 2Bed/2Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
K Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Serena Vista Apartments LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Casa Real Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Sierra Terrace East | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
Norwest Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, and the greater Bakersfield area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Bakersfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Bakersfield is under $1,567.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield is Norwest Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central Bakersfield?
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 7 regular apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield 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 Outer Central Bakersfield?
Cheap apartments in Outer Central Bakersfield have an average cost of $228 which is $2,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Bakersfield.
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