Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (50 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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Coventry Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Place

3101 Coventry DrBakersfield, CA 93304
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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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Mirage Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Apartments

2601 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Park Planz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Planz

3135-3139 S H StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Cedarvale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarvale Apartments

701 Planz RdBakersfield, CA 93304
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Teal Townehouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teal Townehouses

4215 Teal StBakersfield, CA 93304
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1919 Lacey St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Lacey St

1919 Lacey StBakersfield, CA 93304
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2209 Planz Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Planz Rd

2209 Planz RdBakersfield, CA 93304

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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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 Studio unit found at Village at Lakeside priced from $896. Coventry Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Coventry PlaceUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Sunset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield, CA

As of June 10, 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
Coventry PlaceUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Valley SpringsTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.50
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Serena Vista Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

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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

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield is at Village at Lakeside listed at $896.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Bakersfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Bakersfield Apartment is $1,045 at Norwest Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Central Bakersfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Central Bakersfield is starting from $919 at Coventry Place.

What is the most affordable Outer Central Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Central Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stine Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,445.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.