Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Oaks Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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6200 Spice Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Edgewater Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Condominiums

8200 Kroll WayBakersfield, CA 93311
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Quailwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quailwood Apartments

300 Coffee RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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2625 Brookside Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2625 Brookside Dr

2625 Brookside DrBakersfield, CA 93311
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Cedar Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

3300 Gosford RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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El Rio Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rio Gardens

100 N El Rio DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Laurelwood West Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood West Villas

6301-6721 S Half Moon DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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The Oaks, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Oaks area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Sand Creek Apartments priced from $1,165. Laurelwood Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable The Oaks apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,165
Laurelwood Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Ming Garden ApartmentsTwo Bed, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,565
Watermark Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,620
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1,640
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,705
Park Square at Seven OaksThe Loft1BR,1BA$1,810
Laurelglen2x1.5-10642BR,1BA$1,825
Old River Place3x23BR,2BA$2,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Oaks, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Oaks area is the $1.94 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Old River Place in the in the Tesoro neighborhood starting from $2,335. The second greatest value The Oaks apartment is the 2x1.5-1064 Model at Laurelglen starting at $1,825 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Old River Place3x23BR,2BA$1.94
Laurelglen2x1.5-10642BR,1.5BA$1.72
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1.71
Ming Garden ApartmentsTwo Bed, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.81
Laurelwood Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Park Square at Seven OaksThe Loft1BR,1BA$2.47
Watermark Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Bakersfield. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Oaks Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Oaks Apartment is $1,495 at Laurelwood Oaks.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Oaks is starting from $1,565 at Ming Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable The Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Watermark Apartment Homes and starts from $1,970.

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.

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