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

224 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - 500 R St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $772

    500 R St

    500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
  3. Building Photo - Pacific Terrace
    STUDIO
    $795+
    1 BED
    $895+
    2 BEDS
    $1,050+

    Pacific Terrace

    3701 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  8. Building Photo - 2126 O St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $895

    2126 O St

    2126 O St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  12. Building Photo - 433 T St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900

    433 T St

    433 T St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
  13. Building Photo - Sycamore Walk
    2 BEDS
    $937+
    3 BEDS
    $1,002+

    Sycamore Walk

    380 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307
  19. Building Photo - Norwest Apartments
    STUDIO
    $955+
    1 BED
    $1,050+
    2 BEDS
    $1,150+

    Norwest Apartments

    1300 Valhalla Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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    King's Arms

    4101 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  35. Building Photo - Columbard
    STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,135+

    Columbard

    5801 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Bakersfield at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,205
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School Rating

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Schools in Bakersfield
22

Some Transit

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45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Bakersfield, CA Cheap Apartments under $1,200

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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

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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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Ridgeview High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,688 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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Rosedale Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
745 Students
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Freedom Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
698 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Fruitvale Junior High

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
652 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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Norris Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
860 Students
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William B. Bimat Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
515 Students
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Old River Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
867 Students

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