Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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1913 S M St

BakersfieldCA93304

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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 2 Beds unit found at Coventry Place Apartments priced from $919. Norwest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield, CA

As of April 26, 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 Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
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
Del Pine Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Central Bakersfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Central Bakersfield?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $2,395. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Central Bakersfield ranging from $1,095 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Central Bakersfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Central Bakersfield ranges from $1,095 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,974.

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