Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverlakes Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (3 Rentals)

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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlakes, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverlakes area is the $1.43 price per square foot The Sequoia Model at Oak Park in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Riverlakes apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S) Model at The Grove Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Polo Grounds neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverlakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak ParkThe Sequoia3BR,2BA$1.43
The Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S)2BR,2BA$1.54
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Mondavi2BR,2BA$1.93
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.81
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.69
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio ,1BA$2.21
WoodSpring ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.44

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverlakes Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverlakes?

The cheapest apartment in Riverlakes is Springwood Court which is listed at $922, while the average apartment in Riverlakes costs $2,250.

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 3 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 $522 which is $1,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverlakes.

Expert Rental Resources

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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