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

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1316 H St, Unit 8
$1,200
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1316 H St, Unit 8

1316 H StBakersfield, CA 93301
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$1,395

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205 Ferguson Ave

BakersfieldCA93308

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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 $823. The Place Off Coffee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable San Lauren apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$823
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,700
The Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S)2BR,2BA$1,800
6107 Ragusa Ln3Bed 2Bath3BR,2BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Lauren, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Lauren area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S) Model at The Grove Apartments in the in the Polo Grounds neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value San Lauren apartment is the 324 Real Rd Model at 324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL ROAD starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Kern City 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.
The Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S)2BR,2BA$1.54
324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL ROAD324 Real Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
The Place Off CoffeeTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.81
2205 20th St, Unit A2205 20th St1BR,1BA$1.83
1316 H St, Unit 81316 H St1BR,1BA$1.54
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.69

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San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Lauren Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Lauren Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Lauren Apartment is $823 at Harmony Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Lauren Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Lauren is starting from $1,184 at Harmony Court.

What is the most affordable San Lauren Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Lauren Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 6107 Ragusa Ln and starts from $1,850.

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