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Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield CA - 597 Rentals

Bakersfield, CA Apartments for Rent

Positioned right where the San Joaquin Valley meets the Sierra Nevada, Bakersfield is a thriving community that wears its unique heritage on its sleeve. While one of California’s largest cities today, Bakersfield’s local character is heavily influenced by its agricultural background. Horse shows are popular, with many filling the calendar, and locals love to take advantage of the outlying landscape in off-road vehicles. Festivals throughout the year celebrate the city’s diverse cultural influences, including Native American, Basque, Greek, and Scottish events.

Musical traditions run deep in Bakersfield, and largely define the community. The city is nicknamed “Nashville West” for its tremendous output of country music over the years, with legendary hometown performers like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens popularizing the “Bakersfield Sound” from the 1960s forward and influencing generations of musicians in the process; today, the bars and venues of Downtown Bakersfield play host to musicians of all genres, continuing the city’s proud legacy.


Bakersfield, CA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent in Bakersfield is $1,191. When you rent an apartment in Bakersfield, you can expect to pay as little as $941 or as much as $1,843, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $941 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,191 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,418 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,843 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Bakersfield, CA?

Transit options in Bakersfield vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 22.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA?

In Bakersfield, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like W. A. Kendrick Elementary, William B. Bimat Elementary, and Cesar E. Chavez Elementary.

What are the top middle schools in Bakersfield, CA?

Bakersfield is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Downtown Elementary, Leon H. Ollivier Middle, and Rosedale Middle.

What are the top high schools in Bakersfield, CA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Bakersfield apartments near top-ranking high schools like Stockdale High, Centennial High, and Frontier High.

What colleges and universities are in Bakersfield, CA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Bakersfield, you’ll have access to Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College.

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