Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Bakersfield, CA
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1 BED$1,295+2 BEDS$1,450+
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites
615 W China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93308 -
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STUDIO$883+1 BED$922+2 BEDS$1,075+3 BEDS$1,219+
Springwood Court Apartments
5451 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 -
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1 BED$1,390+2 BEDS$1,495+
Belcourt Apartment Homes
2600 Park Meadows Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308 -
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1 BED$1,215+2 BEDS$1,490+
Southgreen Apartments
5700 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
2 BEDS$930
Harmony Court
5948 Victor St, Bakersfield, CA 93308 -
1 BED$1,375+2 BEDS$1,525+
Stonemark
3700 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 -
2 BEDS$1,400
Autumn Glen Apartments
4021 McCray St, Bakersfield, CA 93308 -
2 BEDS$899
Village at Lakeside
1718 Panama Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307 -
2 BEDS$937+3 BEDS$1,085+4 BEDS$1,374+
Santa Fe
617 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 -
1 BED$1,475+2 BEDS$1,600+
Hunter's Glen
4101 Brittany St, Bakersfield, CA 93312 -
1 BED$1,045+2 BEDS$1,245+
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments
4249 Parker Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,285+2 BEDS$1,495+
Pine Brook Apartments
5000 Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,050+1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,250+3 BEDS$1,400+
Sierra Terrace East
4419-4425 Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,125+2 BEDS$1,225+
Casa Real Apartments
2220 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
2 BEDS$1,500
Camelot Square Apartment
5400 Planz Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,295+2 BEDS$1,480+
Shadow Ridge Apartments
7000 College Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306 -
STUDIO$1,175+1 BED$1,300+2 BEDS$1,395+
Westcourte Apartments
7107 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,317+2 BEDS$1,532+
The Laurel Tree Apartments
5401 Lennox Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,100+1 BED$1,200+2 BEDS$1,400+
Ming Tree Apartments
5601 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,050+1 BED$1,135+2 BEDS$1,250+
Columbard
5801 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,225+1 BED$1,320+2 BEDS$1,430+
Ming Garden Apartments
6301 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,300+2 BEDS$1,450+3 BEDS$1,600+
Serena Vista Apartments LLC
1000 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307 -
STUDIO$1,145+1 BED$1,265+2 BEDS$1,415+
Sand Creek Apartments
3801 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,460
Canyon Creek Apartments
6100 Tudor Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 -
1 BED$1,595
The Villas at Scenic River
4015 Scenic River Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308 -
1 BED$1,427+2 BEDS$1,582+
Villa Sienna Apartment Homes
6900 Valley View Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306 -
STUDIO$1,060+1 BED$1,250+2 BEDS$1,465+
Del Pine Terrace
4301 Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$955+1 BED$1,045+2 BEDS$1,150+
Norwest Apartments
1300 Valhalla Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,050+1 BED$1,175+2 BEDS$1,285+
The Sunset Apartments
4401 Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,000+1 BED$1,015+2 BEDS$1,200+
Cedarwood Apartments
5101 Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
STUDIO$1,080+1 BED$1,100+2 BEDS$1,270+
Terrace West Apartments
1000 McDonald Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
2 BEDS$1,150+3 BEDS$1,550+
Stockdale Garden Villas
5505 Lennox Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
1 BED$1,295+2 BEDS$1,595+
Laurelwood Oaks
6500 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309 -
2 BEDS$1,460
Highland Oaks Apartments & Arcadia Townhomes
5112 Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306 -
2 BEDS$1,599
Valley Springs
400 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Living & Renting in Bakersfield
Bakersfield at a Glance
Bakersfield, CA Apartments for Rent
Nestled in the southern San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield offers apartments for rent in a city known for its agricultural and oil production heritage. Those searching for apartments in Bakersfield will find rental options throughout the city's 151 square miles, with neighborhoods including Southwest Bakersfield, the Downtown area, and the Northwest region. These areas feature a range of housing choices from contemporary apartment communities to established properties, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,188 per month.
Bakersfield residents experience a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, perfect for exploring outdoor destinations like the Kern River, Hart Memorial Park, and the Panorama Bluffs. The city celebrates its musical heritage at venues like the historic Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace, while the Kern County Museum showcases local history. Home to California State University Bakersfield and Bakersfield College, the city provides educational opportunities alongside convenient access to Los Angeles via Highways 99 and 5, approximately 100 miles south.
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
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 452 Sq Ft $939 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 640 Sq Ft $1,203 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 910 Sq Ft $1,448 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,216 Sq Ft $1,863 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,299 Sq Ft $1,136 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Bakersfield
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Wible Orchard 663 Sq Ft $1,220/mo
- Kern City 724 Sq Ft $1,293/mo
- Sagepointe 724 Sq Ft $1,293/mo
- Venola 690 Sq Ft $1,415/mo
- Laurelglen 695 Sq Ft $1,427/mo
- North Bakersfield 723 Sq Ft $1,499/mo
- South San Lauren 758 Sq Ft $1,656/mo
- Fruitvale 802 Sq Ft $1,685/mo
- Riverlakes 831 Sq Ft $1,693/mo
- West Bakersfield 731 Sq Ft $1,699/mo
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