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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

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  8. 1 BED
    $794+
    2 BEDS
    $1,142+

    Harmony Court

    5948 Victor St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  13. Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,150+

    Stine Country

    3800 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  15. STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,135+

    Columbard

    5801 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  20. STUDIO
    $955+
    1 BED
    $1,045+
    2 BEDS
    $1,150+

    Norwest Apartments

    1300 Valhalla Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $937+
    3 BEDS
    $1,085+

    Santa Fe

    617 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
  33. Building Photo - 1716 1/2 Gage St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1716 1/2 Gage St Unit REAR

    1716 1/2 Gage St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
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  34. Building Photo - 8716 Hamblen Ct
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000 - $1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,200

    8716 Hamblen Ct

    8716 Hamblen Ct, Shafter, CA 93263
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  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    3126 Bank St Unit 3126

    3126 Bank St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
  41. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100

    44 Myrtle St

    44 Myrtle St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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Bakersfield, CA Apartments for Rent

Bakersfield shines as California's 9th largest city and the birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound—a country music style that gave the city its "Nashville West" nickname through legends like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Bakersfield, you'll discover budget-friendly options in a city that powers both agriculture and energy production throughout the Central Valley.

Renting in Bakersfield means choosing from great neighborhoods like Seven Oaks and Stockdale Estates, where you'll find everything from sleek new complexes to cozy ranch-style homes. At around $1,214 monthly for a one-bedroom apartment—way below California's typical prices—you get real value plus perks like the scenic Kern River Parkway for weekend adventures and quick highway access to LA and beyond. Downtown brings the historic Fox Theater, monthly art walks, and fresh restaurants to explore, while steady jobs in farming, energy, healthcare, and education keep the local economy humming for renters.

Why Bakersfield?

  • Visiting the Bakersfield Sound Museum, Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace, and Kern County Museum.
  • Nearby attractions include Silver City Ghost Town, the Kern River Preserve, and Fort Tejon State Park.
  • Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District includes the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and the Fox Theater.
  • Catch a Bakersfield Condors ice hockey game, concerts, and other events at the Rabobank Arena.
  • California State University, Bakersfield is located on a 375-acre campus and enrolls roughly 8,300 students a year.
  • The 370-acre Hart Park features two lakes and three canals, a band stand, barbecue areas, and two 18-hole disc golf courses.

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Education

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Stockdale High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,398 Students
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Stockdale High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,398 Students
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Frontier High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,098 Students
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Frontier High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,098 Students
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Liberty High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
2,369 Students
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Stonecreek Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
986 Students
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Stonecreek Junior High

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Grades 6-8
986 Students
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Leon H. Ollivier Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,152 Students
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Leon H. Ollivier Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,152 Students
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Highgate Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
732 Students
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Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
831 Students
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Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
831 Students
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W. A. Kendrick Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
699 Students
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Del Rio Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
595 Students

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