Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Trope Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Pineview Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

4301 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308

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San Trope, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Trope Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Trope 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 San Trope apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$794
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Hunter's Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Trope, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Trope 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 Trope 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 Trope 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
Liberty Park ApartmentsLincoln3BR,2BA$1.73
The Retreat at RiverlakesB1 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.77
The Villas at Scenic River, A 55+ CommunityThe Mondavi2BR,2BA$2.13
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.17
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Hunter's Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.59
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio ,1BA$2.21

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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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San Trope, Bakersfield, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Trope Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in San Trope is Harmony Court which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in San Trope costs $2,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Trope?

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 5 regular apartments in San Trope 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 Trope?

Cheap apartments in San Trope have an average cost of $592 which is $1,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Trope.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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