Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Edgewater Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Condominiums

8200 Kroll WayBakersfield, CA 93311
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River Oaks, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Village Apartments priced from $1,610. The Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,610
The Springs1x1 Remodel1BR,1BA$1,620
Liberty Park ApartmentsLincoln3BR,2BA$1,995
Old River Place3x23BR,2BA$2,095
Lotus Villas2x22BR,2BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke in the in the Redwood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the 9704 Portland Rose Ave Model at 9704 Portland Rose Ave, Unit 9704 Portland Rose Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Tesoro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.45
9704 Portland Rose Ave, Unit 9704 Portland Rose Ave9704 Portland Rose Ave2BR,2BA$1.76
Old River Place3x23BR,2BA$1.74
Lotus Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.00
The Springs1x1 Remodel1BR,1BA$2.32
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.37

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River Oaks, Bakersfield, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Oaks Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $1,610 at Cambridge Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Oaks is starting from $1,670 at The Springs.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Old River Place and starts from $2,095.

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