
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (50 Rentals)
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1421 El Rancho Dr

433 T St, Unit B

Santa Fe

124 Chester Ave

1917 Orange St

801 Chester Ave

1311 E 18th St

Del Pine Terrace

104-106 1/2 Fishering Dr
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Parkwood Apartments

3609 Micheli Ct

The Rowan Apartments

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1316 H St, Unit 8

3616 Micheli Ct

4201 Planz Rd, Unit #C

1316 E California Ave

1107 L St

1230 Dolores St
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3801 Soranno Ave

Serramonte Park

2901 S Chester Ave

625 A St

2415 Hughes Ln

1901 Buena Vista St

2709 California Ave

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805 P St, Unit Apt A

2714 S Real Rd

CityPlace
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Brundage Arms

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Summer Place

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King's Arms

K Street Apartments

Plaza del Real

Mirage Apartments

Park Planz

912 Bradshaw St

137 U St

Cedarvale Apartments

1919 Lacey St

Teal Townehouses
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Southgate, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $1,060 | $2,039 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $775 | $1,300 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $937 | $1,795 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,085 | $2,350 |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,374 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southgate Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Bakersfield, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Coventry Place Apartments priced from $919. Santa Fe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $937. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Place Apartments | Updated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak... | 2BR,2BA | $919 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $937 |
| Casa Real Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Rowan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Del Pine Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Valley Springs | Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.21 price per square foot 324 Real Rd Model at 324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL Rd-DUPLEX in the in the Kern City neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Updated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak... Model at Coventry Place Apartments starting at $919 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Kern City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL Rd-DUPLEX | 324 Real Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Coventry Place Apartments | Updated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak... | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Valley Springs | Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Santa Fe | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| 1316 H St, Unit 8 | 1316 H St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Rowan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Casa Real Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Del Pine Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Casa Real Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?
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 Southgate 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 Southgate?
Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $418 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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