Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Oaks Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $900 (38 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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El Rio Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rio Gardens

100 N El Rio DrBakersfield, CA 93309
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Cedar Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

3300 Gosford RdBakersfield, 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 Westcourte Apartments priced from $1,175. Sand Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here are the most affordable The Oaks apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westcourte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Cedar Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,620
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,620
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1,650
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,695
Park Square at Seven OaksThe Loft1BR,1BA$1,750
Old River Place2x22BR,2BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Oaks, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Oaks area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community in the in the CSU Bakersfield neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value The Oaks apartment is the 2x2 Model at Old River Place starting at $1,995 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Tesoro 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.
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Old River Place2x22BR,2BA$1.99
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1.72
Cedar OaksTown Home2BR,1.5BA$1.89
5909 Nogal Ave, Unit Second Floor C5909 Nogal Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
Park Square at Seven OaksThe Loft1BR,1BA$2.31
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Westcourte ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14

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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 $1,265 at Sand Creek Apartments.

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 $1,415 at Sand Creek 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 Cambridge Village Apartments and starts from $1,920.

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