South Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

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South Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA Area Guide

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 2026, the average apartment rent in South Bakersfield is $1,701 for one bedroom, $1,969 for two bedrooms, and $2,041 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bakersfield has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,701/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,071 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,969/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,247 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,041/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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Methodology

† 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.