Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Lauren Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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$1,650 - $1,750

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817 Quail Ln

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 7800 Westfield Road

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7800 Westfield Road

BakersfieldCA93309

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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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Stockdale Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stockdale Pines Apartments

5301 Lennox 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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Quailwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quailwood Apartments

300 Coffee RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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El Rio Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rio Gardens

100 N El Rio DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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South San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South San Lauren Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South San Lauren area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Grove Apartments priced from $1,550. The Place Off Coffee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable South San Lauren apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
The Place Off CoffeeOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,630
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1,945
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,095
The Retreat at RiverlakesC1 Upstairs3BR,2BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Lauren, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South San Lauren area is the $1.55 price per square foot C1 Downstairs Model at The Retreat at Riverlakes in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value South San Lauren apartment is the The Aspen Model at Oak Park starting at $1,945 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Polo Grounds 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.
The Retreat at RiverlakesC1 Downstairs3BR,2BA$1.55
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1.54
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.87
The Place Off CoffeeOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Breakwater Apartments1X1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.14
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05

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South San Lauren, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #42

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Lauren Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Lauren Apartment is $1,550 at The Grove Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South San Lauren is starting from $1,700 at The Place Off Coffee.

What is the most affordable South San Lauren Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South San Lauren Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place Off Coffee and starts from $2,000.

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 Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

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