Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Lauren Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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BakersfieldCA93304

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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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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 $903. G Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable San Lauren apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$903
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$1,050
Plaza del RealLoft1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Lauren, CA

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Lauren area is the $1.57 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Place Off Coffee in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value San Lauren apartment is the 2508 Drake St Model at 2508 Drake St, Unit 2508 starting at $1,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Kayandee 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 Place Off CoffeeThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.57
2508 Drake St, Unit 25082508 Drake St2BR,1BA$2.00
The Grove ApartmentsThe Aspen1BR,1BA$2.24
2504 Drake St, Unit 25042504 Drake StStudio ,1BA$1.67
Plaza del RealLoft1BR,1BA$1.91
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.81
G Street Apartments21151BR,1BA$2.10
Furnished Studio-Bakersfield - Chester LaneFurnished Studio-Bakersfield - Chester LaneStudio ,1BA$7.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #113

Among neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the San Lauren Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $903, while the average apartment in San Lauren costs $1,960.

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 $143 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Lauren.

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