Apartments For Rent in Bakersfield, CA
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Types of apartment in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield apartments range from older garden-style buildings to newer stucco complexes with gated entries, carports, and small courtyards. Near Downtown, Oleander, Westchester, and East Bakersfield, you can still find 1920s to 1950s rentals with brick details, shaded porches, and a few small apartment buildings mixed in with houses for rent. Interiors in these older places often include hardwood floors, built-ins, and smaller closets. Many apartments in central Bakersfield trade newer finishes for larger rooms and mature trees.On the west side near Seven Oaks, Stockdale, and CSU Bakersfield, apartments often look newer and lower-density, with tan stucco exteriors, tile roofs, wider parking lots, and pool areas. Farther north in Rosedale and around the Riverlakes area, many rentals are in newer apartment communities and single-story houses with attached garages. In the southwest, near The Marketplace and along Ming Avenue, apartments can sit close to shopping and major roads. In the south and southeast, around South Bakersfield and near Valley Plaza, you can find older duplexes, smaller apartment courts, and houses for rent with simpler exteriors and less storage.
Getting around Bakersfield, CA
GET, the local bus service, covers much of Bakersfield, with routes through Downtown, along Ming Avenue, and out toward the southwest. Driving is the main way renters get around, and roads like Highway 99, Rosedale Highway, and Stockdale Highway connect big parts of the city. Parking is common at many apartments. Walking works better near Downtown and The Marketplace. Biking can work on flatter streets, but distances between areas are often long.Living in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield is known for live music, country history, and a strong car culture. You can catch shows at the Fox Theater, see local history at the Kern County Museum, or spend time at River Walk Park and The Park at River Walk. Work in oil, agriculture, logistics, healthcare, and county government shapes where people rent. Many apartments near major shopping streets also sit close to restaurants and service jobs.Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Bakersfield, CA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Bakersfield, CA?The average rent of an apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,391 per month.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Bakersfield, CA?In 2025, the average rent in Bakersfield, CA was lowest in March when it was $1,850 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Bakersfield, CA?In 2025, the average rent in Bakersfield, CA was highest in November when it was $2,000 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,133 per month. That is about $119 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Bakersfield, CA?There are 958 available rental listings in Bakersfield, CA.
- What are some neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA?Some neighborhoods in Bakersfield, CA include: Oildale, Oleander Sunset, Rio Bravo, Lakeview, Laurelglen.
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- What are some cities near Bakersfield, CA?Some nearby cities include: Old River, Pumpkin Center, Rexland Acres, La Cresta - Altavista, Hillcrest. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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