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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

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  17. Building Photo - 500 R St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $772

    500 R St

    500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
  22. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,080

    Z-Cal Unit 12

    2120 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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Living & Renting in Bakersfield

Bakersfield at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,203
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Bakersfield
7

School Rating

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Schools in Bakersfield
22

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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Transportation in Bakersfield
45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in Bakersfield

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods 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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
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

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
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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