Cheap Homes for Rent in West Bakersfield Neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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4701 Beechwood St

BakersfieldCA93309

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 Studio unit found at Sierra Terrace East priced from $1,050. Pine Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable West Bakersfield apartments for rent in Bakersfield, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Terrace EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,285
Laurelwood OaksLoft1BR,1BA$1,295
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,532
Cedar Oaks2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bakersfield, CA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bakersfield area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Boardwalk Luxury Apartments in the in the Venola neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value West Bakersfield apartment is the 2Bed/2Ba Model at Pine Brook Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Stockdale Country Club 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$1.63
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sycamore Creek Village Rental HomesA Plan - Smart Home2BR,2BA$2.11
Old River Place2x22BR,2BA$1.99
Mira Sol Gardens Rental HomesB Plan2BR,2BA$2.03
Cedar OaksTown Home2BR,1.5BA$1.89
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.78
The Reserve Apartment HomesA1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.42
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
Laurelwood OaksLoft1BR,1BA$1.99

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West Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Bakersfield

What type of rentals are currently available in West Bakersfield?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in West Bakersfield, CA with pricing that ranges from $955 to $2,595. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Bakersfield ranging from $1,050 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Bakersfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Bakersfield ranges from $1,050 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,214.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.