Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (299 Rentals)

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1316 H St, Unit 8
$1,200
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1316 H St, Unit 8

1316 H StBakersfield, CA 93301
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property at 901 Chester Pl

$1,695

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$1,695
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 Chester Pl

BakersfieldCA93304
property at 1814 3rd St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1814 3rd St

BakersfieldCA93304
property at 8215 Lush Pl

$2,400

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$2,400
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8215 Lush Pl

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 2415 Hughes Ln

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

2415 Hughes Ln

BakersfieldCA93304
property at 708 White Ln

$2,250

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$2,250
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

708 White Ln

BakersfieldCA93307
property at 1405 E 10th St

$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1405 E 10th St

BakersfieldCA93307
property at 4201 Planz Rd

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4201 Planz Rd, Unit #C

4201 Planz Rd
BakersfieldCA93309

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property at 1118 Chico St

$1,850

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1118 Chico St

BakersfieldCA93305

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Southgate, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #111

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

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3.0
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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 3.5 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

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southgate area of Bakersfield, CA?

As of today, July 27, 2026, there are currently 299 available Southgate apartments priced from $775 to $2,350, with an average monthly rent of $1,384.

How much are Studio apartments in Southgate?

There are currently 33 Studio Apartments in Southgate with rent ranges from $1,060 to $2,039 with an average price of $1,528.

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 $775 to $1,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,077.

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 $1,795. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,367.

How expensive are Southgate Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southgate on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,085 to $2,350 - averaging $1,762 for the location.

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