Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer NW Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (199 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 20

1913 S M St

BakersfieldCA93304

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Outer NW Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer NW Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer NW Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sycamore Walk priced from $726. Springwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here are the most affordable Outer NW Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore Walk2x12BR,1BA$726
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$970
Pacific TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$995
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer NW Bakersfield, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer NW 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 NW Bakersfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke starting at $2,395 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Westdale North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer NW Bakersfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1419 Jefferson St3 bed3BR,2BA$0.94
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.45
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
324 Sycamore Dr324 Sycamore Dr3BR,2BA$1.49
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
2126 O St2126 O St1BR,1BA$1.30
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
221 Lincoln Ave, Unit A221 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Sycamore Walk2x12BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer NW Bakersfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer NW Bakersfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer NW Bakersfield is under $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer NW Bakersfield is Springwood Court which is listed at $922, while the average apartment in Outer NW Bakersfield costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer NW 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 13 regular apartments in Outer NW 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 NW Bakersfield?

Cheap apartments in Outer NW Bakersfield have an average cost of $1,374 which is $2,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer NW Bakersfield.

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