Breakwater Apartments
3900 Riverlakes Dr,
Bakersfield, CA 93312
$1,670 - $2,265 | 1-3 Beds
South San Lauren is situated west of Downtown Bakersfield across the Kern River and is characterized by sprawling residential developments, pristine streets, and a close-knit community. Suburban conveniences blend with small-town charm to provide a family-friendly locale just outside the buzz of Bakersfield. Head to Fruitvale Avenue or Coffee Road to get a taste of the area’s dining options, including a local speakeasy and plenty of grocers.
Quick access to Highway 58 and 99 makes commuting for either work or leisure a breeze. South San Lauren rentals include amenity-laden apartment complexes and affordable single-family homes in the typical Bakersfield style: stucco walls with a terracotta roof.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South San Lauren is $819 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,978 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South San Lauren has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Studio
459 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$819/month
Average Rent
1 BR
749 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,017/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,135 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,404/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,460 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,978/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.