Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Lauren Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 3817 K St

$1,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

3817 K St

BakersfieldCA93301

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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

4551 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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King's Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King's Arms

4101 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Plaza del Real
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza del Real

403 Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309

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San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Lauren Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Lauren area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Court priced from $794. Stockdale Garden Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable San Lauren apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,425
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1,795
The Place Off CoffeeThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Lauren, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Lauren area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Sequoia Model at Oak Park in the in the Polo Grounds neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value San Lauren apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Place Off Coffee starting at $2,000 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Lauren apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak ParkThe Sequoia3BR,2BA$1.44
The Place Off CoffeeThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.59

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Lauren Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Lauren?

The cheapest apartment in San Lauren is Harmony Court which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in San Lauren costs $1,837.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Lauren?

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 San Lauren 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 San Lauren?

Cheap apartments in San Lauren have an average cost of $176 which is $1,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Lauren.

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.