Breakwater Apartments
3900 Riverlakes Dr,
Bakersfield, CA 93312
$1,605 - $2,225
1-3 Beds
South San Lauren
Bakersfield, CA
South San Lauren - Bakersfield, CA Area Guide
Family-friendly convenience just west of Bakersfield
Quiet
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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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.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South San Lauren is $871 for a studio, $1,078 for one bedroom, $1,464 for two bedrooms, and $2,042 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South San Lauren has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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485 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$871/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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745 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,078/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,138 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,464/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,450 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,042/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South San Lauren - Bakersfield, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South San Lauren - Bakersfield, CA, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
South San Lauren - Bakersfield, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South San Lauren - Bakersfield, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
- Kern County Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Meadows Field
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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.