Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverlakes Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $2,300 (5 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Riverlakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverlakes area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Court priced from $794. Springwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here are the most affordable Riverlakes apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverlakes, CA

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverlakes area is the $1.70 price per square foot B3 Downstairs, Direct Access Garage Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Riverlakes apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hunter's Glen starting at $1,700 with a $1.71 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 RiverlakesB3 Downstairs, Direct Access Garage2BR,2BA$1.70
Hunter's Glen2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Verona2BR,1.5BA$1.96
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.14
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio ,1BA$2.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverlakes

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverlakes?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Riverlakes, CA with pricing that ranges from $883 to $2,565. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverlakes ranging from $2,395 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverlakes?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverlakes ranges from $2,395 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,761.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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