Apartments for Rent in the West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA (307 Rentals)

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 10112 Cooper Lake Ave

$2,700

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$2,700
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$2,700

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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10112 Cooper Lake Ave

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 6213 Cape Cod Ave

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6213 Cape Cod Ave

BakersfieldCA93313
property at 9810 Grey Goose St

$3,995

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$3,995
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5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home for Rent

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9810 Grey Goose St

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 2104 Wedgemont Pl

$5,000

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$5,000
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3 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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2104 Wedgemont Pl

BakersfieldCA93311
property at 3509 Sesame St

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3509 Sesame St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 7808 Selkirk Dr

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 30

7808 Selkirk Dr

BakersfieldCA93309

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

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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property at 8000 Kroll Way

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

8000 Kroll Way, Unit 8000 Kroll Way #24

8000 Kroll Way
BakersfieldCA93311
property at 5804 Sundale Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5804 Sundale Ave, Unit Sundale Condo

5804 Sundale Ave
BakersfieldCA93309
property at 305 Curran St

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Curran St

BakersfieldCA93309

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Southwest Bakersfield. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Bakersfield, this residential area has established a name for itself as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? West Bakersfield has risen to be providing top-rated access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have pets? This area has come to be one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Bakersfield

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA?

As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 307 available West Bakersfield apartments priced from $975 to $3,199, with an average monthly rent of $1,668.

How much are Studio apartments in West Bakersfield?

There are currently 30 Studio Apartments in West Bakersfield with rent ranges from $975 to $1,265 with an average price of $1,113.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Bakersfield Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Bakersfield ranges from $1,015 to $2,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,566.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Bakersfield cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Bakersfield range from $1,200 to $2,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,778.

How expensive are West Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 103 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Bakersfield on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,450 to $2,695 - averaging $2,085 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top Student-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities Near Bakersfield

Written by: Shannon Hilson

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.