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

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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Casa Del Sol
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Valhalla Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Summerwind Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwind Villas

1208 Fairview RdBakersfield, CA 93307
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Summer Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place

3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Outer Central Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Coventry Place Apartments priced from $657. Norwest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 2bd 1 Bath2BR,1BA$657
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,080
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Bakersfield area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments in the in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Outer Central Bakersfield apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stine Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,245 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Del Pine Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Coventry Place ApartmentsSpacious 2bd 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Valley SpringsTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.67
Serramonte ParkToscana2BR,1BA$1.63
Sycamore Walk2x12BR,1BA$1.12
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
1702 Shamrock Way, Unit 21702 Shamrock Way1BR,1BA$1.66

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,285.

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 $1,045, while the average apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield costs $1,740.

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 5 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 $174 which is $1,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Bakersfield.

Expert Rental Resources

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