Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $955. Cedarwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Outer West Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Bakersfield, CA

As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Bakersfield area is the $1.70 price per square foot A Plan Model at Mira Sol Gardens Rental Homes in the in the Venola neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Outer West Bakersfield apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Boardwalk Luxury Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Venola 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.
Mira Sol Gardens Rental HomesA Plan3BR,2BA$1.70
Boardwalk Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Unit A7913 S Laurelglen Blvd3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sycamore Creek Village Rental HomesA Plan2BR,2BA$1.95
Camelot Square Apartment2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.70
Watermark Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1.61
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Laurelwood OaksLoft1BR,1BA$1.99

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Outer West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Bakersfield

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

There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in Outer West Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $2,365. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Bakersfield ranging from $1,175 to $7,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer West Bakersfield ranges from $1,175 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,804.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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