Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Oaks Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,100 (24 Rentals)

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4209 Kilterbury Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

4209 Kilterbury Ln

4209 Kilterbury LnBakersfield, CA 93311
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2902 Gosford Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

2902 Gosford Rd

2902 Gosford RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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6712 N Half Moon Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6712 N Half Moon Dr

6712 N Half Moon DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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7000-7008 Ming Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7000-7008 Ming Ave

7000-7008 Ming AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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6805 Klamath Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

6805 Klamath Way

6805 Klamath WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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2625 Brookside Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2625 Brookside Dr

2625 Brookside DrBakersfield, CA 93311

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7909 S Laurelglen
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7909 S Laurelglen

7909 S LaurelglenBakersfield, CA 93309
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Laurelwood Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Gardens

7601 Olympia DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Laurelwood West Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood West Villas

6301-6721 S Half Moon DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Redwood Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Glen Apartments

7400 N Laurelglen BlvdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Southern Oaks, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Oaks area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Laurelwood Oaks priced from $1,495. Cedar Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable Southern Oaks apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurelwood Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Cedar Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,620
Watermark Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,645
The Reserve Apartment HomesB1 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1,905
Sycamore Creek Village Rental HomesA Plan2BR,2BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Oaks, CA

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Oaks area is the $2.11 price per square foot A Plan - Smart Home Model at Sycamore Creek Village Rental Homes in the in the Tesoro neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Southern Oaks apartment is the B1 Upstairs Model at The Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,905 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Tesoro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Creek Village Rental HomesA Plan - Smart Home2BR,2BA$2.11
The Reserve Apartment HomesB1 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.90
Old River Place2x22BR,2BA$2.09
Cedar OaksTown Home2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Laurelwood Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Watermark Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Oaks, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #64

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Oaks Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Oaks Apartment is $1,495 at Laurelwood Oaks.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Oaks is starting from $1,620 at Cedar Oaks.

What is the most affordable Southern Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Watermark Apartment Homes and starts from $1,970.

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