Bakersfield/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 13, 2019
Renting in Bakersfield: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?420 and 426 S. Real Road. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Bakersfield are hovering around $725. But how does the low-end pricing on a Bakersfield rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1020 Valhalla Drive

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This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1020 Valhalla Drive, is listed for $775/month for its 925 square feet.

You'll find carpeted floors, air conditioning and a dishwasher in the apartment. Building amenities include assigned parking. Pets are not permitted.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

3900 El Potrero Lane

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Then there's this space with two bedrooms and one bathroom at 3900 El Potrero Lane, listed at $795/month.

The building offers assigned parking and assigned parking. Pets are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

1001 W. Columbus St.

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Next up is this 844-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom living space, located at 1001 W. Columbus St. in Homaker Park and listed for $800/month.

The building offers a swimming pool and on-site laundry. The unit also includes carpeted floors. Both cats and dogs are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is somewhat walkable, is convenient for biking and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)

420 and 426 S. Real Road

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This two-bedroom, one-bathroom living space, situated at 420 and 426 S. Real Road in Kern City, is listed for $850/month for its 698 square feet.

You'll get air conditioning in the unit. The building offers on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)


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