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

173 Rentals
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  13. STUDIO
    $955+
    1 BED
    $1,045+
    2 BEDS
    $1,150+

    Norwest Apartments

    1300 Valhalla Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  14. STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,135+

    Columbard

    5801 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  15. STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,150+

    Stine Country

    3800 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  23. 2 BEDS
    $937+
    3 BEDS
    $1,085+

    Santa Fe

    617 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
  32. Building Photo - 500 R St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $772

    500 R St

    500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
  34. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $730

    37 Garden

    37 Garden, Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Living & Renting in Bakersfield

Bakersfield at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,215
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22

Some Transit

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45

Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Renting in Bakersfield

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Getting Around Bakersfield

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
22

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Stockdale High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,298 Students
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Frontier High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,072 Students
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Liberty High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,358 Students
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Centennial High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
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Independence High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,394 Students
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Freedom Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
698 Students
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Stonecreek Junior High

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Grades 7-8
1,036 Students
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Leon H. Ollivier Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,008 Students
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Earl Warren Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
937 Students
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Paul L. Cato Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
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W. A. Kendrick Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
679 Students
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Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
897 Students
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Old River Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
867 Students
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Norris Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
860 Students
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Quailwood Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
333 Students

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