Cheap Homes for Rent in Southgate Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 20

1913 S M St

BakersfieldCA93304

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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 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
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Santa Fe in the in the Rosemary Arbor neighborhood starting from $937. 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.
Santa Fe2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Serramonte ParkToscana2BR,1BA$1.57
The Rowan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 261 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $1,985. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $1,150 to $2,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southgate ranges from $1,150 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,809.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southgate?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southgate range from $1,085 to $1,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,374.

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