
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverlakes Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverlakes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverlakes Studio Apartments | $883 | $883 | $883 |
Riverlakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $903 | $1,910 |
Riverlakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,075 | $2,320 |
Riverlakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,219 | $2,550 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlakes, CA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverlakes area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Sequoia Model at Oak Park in the in the Polo Grounds neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Riverlakes apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Old Farm Rental Homes starting at $2,520 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverlakes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oak Park | The Sequoia | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Old Farm Rental Homes | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 3BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Polo Villas | The Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
The Retreat at Riverlakes | A2 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Breakwater Apartments | 1X1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
The Grove Apartments | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
The Villas at Scenic River | The Capri | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Hunter's Glen | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Harmony Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Springwood Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
Getting Around the Riverlakes Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverlakes Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverlakes?
The cheapest apartment in Riverlakes is Harmony Court which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in Riverlakes costs $2,507.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverlakes?
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 5 regular apartments in Riverlakes 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 Riverlakes?
Cheap apartments in Riverlakes have an average cost of $496 which is $2,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverlakes.
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