South Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

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South Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA

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Get active in this scenic neighborhood full of recreational amenities

Rural Outdoor Active Family-Friendly Mountains

South Bakersfield begins at the southern border of Bakersfield and extends down to Mettler, where Interstate 5 and the Golden State Freeway meet. South Bakersfield has a plethora of lush green spaces, ranches, and farmland with beautiful mountain views. It is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Bakersfield. Head to Granite Park to shoot some hoops or relax in the open green lawn with friends. Next, head to Stonecreek Park to enjoy playgrounds and various picnic areas. Get active and check out the nearby sporting complex, Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Soccer Complex. Renters will find luxury apartments and cozy single-family homes situated near the northern border of South Bakersfield.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in South Bakersfield is $1,912 for one bedroom, $1,969 for two bedrooms, and $1,955 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bakersfield has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 686 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,912/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,066 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,969/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,243 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,955/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

10

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

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.