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  12. Building Photo - 2706 16th St
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    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

    2706 16th St Unit #C

    2706 16th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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  13. Building Photo - 7913 S Laurelglen Blvd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    7913 S Laurelglen Blvd

    7913 S Laurelglen Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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  15. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    221 Lincoln Ave Unit A

    221 Lincoln Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295 - $1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,295 - $1,350

    2126 O St

    2126 O St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    5909 Nogal Ave Unit Second Floor C

    5909 Nogal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  18. 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
  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    1510 Haldon St Unit D

    1510 Haldon St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  20. Building Photo - 500 R St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $772

    500 R St

    500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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Bakersfield, CA Condos 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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Stockdale High

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Highgate Elementary

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Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Del Rio Elementary

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