Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (62 Rentals)

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property at 1200 McDonald Way

$1,600 - $1,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1200 McDonald Way

BakersfieldCA93309

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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Valhalla Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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6200 Spice Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Edgewater Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Condominiums

8200 Kroll WayBakersfield, CA 93311
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Cedar Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

3300 Gosford RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Laurelwood West Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood West Villas

6301-6721 S Half Moon DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Outer West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $1,045. Columbard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Outer West Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Westcourte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - updated1BR,1BA$1,215
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,285
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Bakersfield, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West 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 West 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 West 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
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Old River Place2x22BR,2BA$1.99
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1.72
5909 Nogal Ave, Unit Second Floor C5909 Nogal Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - updated1BR,1BA$1.62
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

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Outer West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Bakersfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer West Bakersfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer West Bakersfield is at Columbard listed at $1,050.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer West Bakersfield is starting from $1,245 at Stine Ridge Townhomes.

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

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

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