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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlakes, CA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverlakes area is the $1.53 price per square foot C1 Downstairs Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Riverlakes apartment is the The Mondavi Model at The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ Community starting at $1,995 with a $2.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at RiverlakesC1 Downstairs3BR,2BA$1.53
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Mondavi2BR,2BA$2.04
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.14
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.33

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverlakes Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverlakes?

The cheapest apartment in Riverlakes is Breakwater Apartments which is listed at $1,605, while the average apartment in Riverlakes costs $2,197.

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 1 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 $309 which is $1,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverlakes.

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