Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (307 Rentals)

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property at 9810 Grey Goose St
$3,995

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Base Rent$3,995

Total Monthly Price$3,995
5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home for Rent
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9810 Grey Goose St

BakersfieldCA93311
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property at 14716 Bromshire St
$3,750

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Base Rent$3,750

Total Monthly Price$3,750
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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14716 Bromshire St

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 2104 Wedgemont Pl
$4,500

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Base Rent$4,500

Total Monthly Price$4,500
3 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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2104 Wedgemont Pl

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 2600 Brookside Dr
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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2600 Brookside Dr, Unit #41

2600 Brookside Dr
BakersfieldCA93311
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property at 3509 Sesame St
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3509 Sesame St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 7808 Selkirk Dr
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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7808 Selkirk Dr

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 8000 Westlorne Ct
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300

Total Monthly Price$3,300
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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8000 Westlorne Ct

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 10721 Loughton Ave
$3,800

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Base Rent$3,800

Total Monthly Price$3,800
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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10721 Loughton Ave

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 305 Curran St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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305 Curran St

BakersfieldCA93309

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Bakersfield. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? Outer West Bakersfield has a reputation as a leading area of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like the great outdoors? this residential submarket is a highly-rated submarket for having parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area is one of our favorite high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this section of Bakersfield has come to be one of the A-list communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Bakersfield

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer West Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA?

As of today, September 05, 2026, there are currently 307 available Outer West Bakersfield apartments priced from $965 to $13,319, with an average monthly rent of $2,053.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer West Bakersfield?

There are currently 27 Studio Apartments in Outer West Bakersfield with rent ranges from $965 to $1,280 with an average price of $1,140.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer West Bakersfield Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer West Bakersfield ranges from $1,015 to $2,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,828.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer West Bakersfield cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer West Bakersfield range from $1,095 to $2,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,013.

How expensive are Outer West Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 96 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer West Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,450 to $2,695 - averaging $2,147 for the location.

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