Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Venola Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (51 Rentals)

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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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6200 Spice Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6200 Spice Way

6200 Spice WayBakersfield, CA 93309
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Springview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springview Apartments

2801 Wible 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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Teal Townehouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teal Townehouses

4215 Teal StBakersfield, 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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2209 Planz Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Planz Rd

2209 Planz RdBakersfield, CA 93304
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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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Venola, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Venola Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Venola area of Bakersfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Village at Lakeside priced from $896. Coventry Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Venola apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$919
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Westcourte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Venola, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Venola area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Boardwalk Luxury Apartments in the in the Venola neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Venola apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Watermark Apartment Homes starting at $1,970 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Tesoro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Venola apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boardwalk Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Watermark Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.73
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Camelot Square Apartment2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Coventry Place ApartmentsUpdated 2 bedroom 1 bath located in central Bak...2BR,2BA$0.97
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Laurelwood Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Casa Real Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Village at LakesideStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Venola, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #35

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Bakersfield. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Venola Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Venola?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Venola is at Village at Lakeside listed at $896.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Venola Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Venola Apartment is $1,125 at Casa Real Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Venola is starting from $919 at Coventry Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Venola Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Venola Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stine Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,445.

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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