Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (110 Rentals)

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property at 1913 S M St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 20

1913 S M St

BakersfieldCA93304

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property at 505 33rd St

$1,245

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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505 33rd St

BakersfieldCA93301

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2126 O St
$1,295 - $1,350
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2126 O St

2126 O StBakersfield, CA 93301
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Outer East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Vista priced from $441. Sycamore Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here are the most affordable Outer East Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$441
Sycamore Walk2x12BR,1BA$726
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$995
Summerview Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,036
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Bakersfield, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Bakersfield area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 bed Model at 1419 Jefferson St in the in the East Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Outer East Bakersfield apartment is the Your New Home Awaits!!! Model at Summerset Apartments starting at $1,329 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Brisa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Summerset ApartmentsYour New Home Awaits!!!3BR,2BA$1.23
Country Club VistaTwo Bedroom 1 bath (Upstairs)2BR,1BA$1.54
324 Sycamore Dr324 Sycamore Dr3BR,2BA$1.49
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.51
221 Lincoln Ave, Unit A221 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Sycamore Walk2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Summerview Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Bakersfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Bakersfield?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Bakersfield is Auburn Vista which is listed at $441, while the average apartment in Outer East Bakersfield costs $1,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East 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 10 regular apartments in Outer East 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 East Bakersfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer East Bakersfield have an average cost of $768 which is $907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Bakersfield.

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