Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Lauren Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)

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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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South San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Lauren, CA

As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Lauren area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Sequoia Model at Oak Park in the in the Fruitvale neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value South San Lauren apartment is the The Sequoia Model at The Grove Apartments starting at $2,215 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Lauren apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak ParkThe Sequoia3BR,2BA$1.49
The Grove ApartmentsThe Sequoia3BR,2BA$1.43
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
The Villas at Scenic RiverThe Siena2BR,1.5BA$2.01
The Retreat at RiverlakesA2 Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.92
Breakwater Apartments2X2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.90
The Place Off CoffeeOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Springwood Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Furnished Studio-Bakersfield - Chester LaneFurnished Studio-Bakersfield - Chester LaneStudio ,1BA$5.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South San Lauren, Bakersfield, and the greater Bakersfield area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South San Lauren Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Lauren Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South San Lauren is Springwood Court Apartments which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in South San Lauren costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 2 regular apartments in South 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 South San Lauren?

Cheap apartments in South San Lauren have an average cost of $412 which is $1,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Lauren.

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