Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (292 Rentals)

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property at 1913 S M St

$1,150

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$1,150
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1913 S M St

BakersfieldCA93304
property at 310 Ohio Dr

$2,000

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$2,000
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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310 Ohio Dr

BakersfieldCA93307

Bakersfield's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 1814 3rd St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1814 3rd St

BakersfieldCA93304
property at 3409 Lotus Ln

$2,200

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$2,200
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3409 Lotus Ln

BakersfieldCA93307
property at 300 Griffiths St

$1,775

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$1,775
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$1,775

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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300 Griffiths St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 3409 Alum Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3409 Alum Ave

BakersfieldCA93309

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Southgate, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Southgate, Bakersfield, and the greater Bakersfield area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Bakersfield, this section of town has a reputation as one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of our preferred upscale communities in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

How much are Studio apartments in Southgate?

There are currently 36 Studio Apartments in Southgate with rent ranges from $800 to $2,013 with an average price of $1,387.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southgate Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southgate ranges from $950 to $1,375 with an average monthly rent of $1,165.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southgate cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southgate range from $937 to $1,600. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,355.

How expensive are Southgate Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 72 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southgate on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,085 to $2,395 - averaging $1,598 for the location.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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