Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $400 (50 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 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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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

2415 Hughes Ln

BakersfieldCA93304
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CityPlace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CityPlace

1401 S StBakersfield, CA 93301
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The Camellias
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Camellias

1741 Cheatham AveBakersfield, CA 93307
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Brundage Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brundage Arms

929 E Brundage LnBakersfield, CA 93307
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Casa Del Sol
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Del Sol

2601 Fremont StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Summer Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Place

3709-3811 Wible RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible RdBakersfield, 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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Mirage Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Apartments

2601 S Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Park Planz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Planz

3135-3139 S H StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Cedarvale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarvale Apartments

701 Planz RdBakersfield, CA 93304
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1919 Lacey St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1919 Lacey St

1919 Lacey StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Teal Townehouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teal Townehouses

4215 Teal StBakersfield, CA 93304
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Southgate, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$937
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Del Pine Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Valley SpringsTownhouse2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
324 Real Rd, Unit 326 South REAL Rd-DUPLEX324 Real Rd2BR,1BA$1.21
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Valley SpringsTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.83
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.04
1316 H St, Unit 81316 H St1BR,1BA$1.54
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Del Pine Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Southgate, Bakersfield, CA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Bakersfield, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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