Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $600 (76 Rentals)

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property at 5300 Dunsmuir Rd

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

5300 Dunsmuir Rd, Unit 5300 Duns. Condo

5300 Dunsmuir Rd
BakersfieldCA93309

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property at 3509 Sesame St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

3509 Sesame St

BakersfieldCA93309
property at 305 Curran St

$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

305 Curran St

BakersfieldCA93309
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Taylor Pointe North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Pointe North

501 Taylor StBakersfield, CA 93309
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Valhalla Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valhalla Village

1100 Valhalla DrBakersfield, 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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Stockdale Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stockdale Pines Apartments

5301 Lennox AveBakersfield, CA 93309
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Edgewater Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Condominiums

8200 Kroll WayBakersfield, CA 93311
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West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Bakersfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bakersfield area of Bakersfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Norwest Apartments priced from $1,045. Terrace West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable West Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,145
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
The Laurel Tree Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,320
Sierra Terrace East1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bakersfield, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bakersfield 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 West Bakersfield 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 West Bakersfield 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
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Springs2B Remodel2BR,2BA$1.77
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Laurelwood Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Bakersfield. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bakersfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Bakersfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Bakersfield is at Terrace West Apartments listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bakersfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bakersfield Apartment is $1,045 at Norwest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Bakersfield is starting from $1,245 at Stine Ridge Townhomes.

What is the most affordable West Bakersfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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A Bakersfield Local Expert's Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re moving to California’s magical Central Coast and looking for a place to land that strikes a great balance between affordability and access, make sure you don’t sleep on Bakersfield.

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.