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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartments
  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness center
  • Clubhouse
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Gated community

Location

2605 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA|Haggin Oaks
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Brookside Senior Apartments

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(661) 833-8833

Property Overview

Brookside Senior Apts. has an impressive overall Zumper rating of 9 out of 10, reflecting its high-quality living with spacious apartments and excellent amenities, including a fitness center and clubhouse. The property is competitively priced, making it an attractive option for renters, and offers convenient access to public transport, grocery stores, and schools. Notably, it is also pet-friendly, enhancing its appeal for those with pets, while providing a trustworthy and transparent rental experience.

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Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
Brookside Senior Apts. is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x11 bed1 bath624 sqft$1,400 /mo1 unit availableACTIVE SENIOR LIVING at its finest. Superb single level. Brookside Senior Apartments is a unique rental community designed to meet the needs of seniors 55+. This gated, garden style community offers so much to its residents with daily activities, an onsite beauty salon, and free transportation to name a few. The community is located in the lovely Southwest area of Bakersfield, conveniently located close to the Market Place shopping center and Kaiser Permanente. Here are just a few of the outstanding features you'll enjoy: Spacious, tastefully appointed 1- and 2-bedroom apartments; all with porches and some with private patios. Standard units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, linoleum flooring and vertical blinds for window coverings. Upgraded units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, vinyl wood plank flooring and 2” faux wood blinds, updated appliances and light fixtures. Full size laundry hook-ups in each apartment. Refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal included. Skylights and eating counters in each apartment. Clubhouse with fireplace, library, 70” TV, fitness center and game/craft room. Heated swimming pool. Pet Friendly (under 20lbs) Additional Monthly Fees: $45 Basic Cable, $25 Pet Rent per pet Stop by and take a look at your new home today!
2x12 bed1 bath844 sqft$1,630 /mo2 units availableACTIVE SENIOR LIVING at its finest. Superb single level. Brookside Senior Apartments is a unique rental community designed to meet the needs of seniors 55+. This gated, garden style community offers so much to its residents with daily activities, an onsite beauty salon, and free transportation to name a few. The community is located in the lovely Southwest area of Bakersfield, conveniently located close to the Market Place shopping center and Kaiser Permanente. Here are just a few of the outstanding features you'll enjoy: Spacious, tastefully appointed 1- and 2-bedroom apartments; all with porches and some with private patios. Standard units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, linoleum flooring and vertical blinds for window coverings. Upgraded units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, vinyl wood plank flooring and 2” faux wood blinds, updated appliances and light fixtures. Full size laundry hook-ups in each apartment. Refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal included. Skylights and eating counters in each apartment. Clubhouse with fireplace, library, 70” TV, fitness center and game/craft room. Heated swimming pool. Pet Friendly (under 20lbs) Additional Monthly Fees: $45 Basic Cable, $25 Pet Rent per pet
2x22 bed2 bath1,000 sqft$1,715–$1,865 /mo3 units availableBrookside Senior Apartments is a unique rental community designed to meet the needs of seniors 55+. This gated, garden style community offers so much to its residents with daily activities, an onsite beauty salon, and free transportation to name a few. The community is located in the lovely Southwest area of Bakersfield, conveniently located close to the Market Place shopping center and Kaiser Permanente. Here are just a few of the outstanding features you'll enjoy: Spacious, tastefully appointed 1- and 2-bedroom apartments; all with porches and some with private patios. Standard units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, linoleum flooring and vertical blinds for window coverings. Upgraded units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, vinyl wood plank flooring and 2” faux wood blinds, updated appliances and light fixtures. Full size laundry hook-ups in each apartment. Refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal included. Skylights and eating counters in each apartment. Clubhouse with fireplace, library, 70” TV, fitness center and game/craft room. Heated swimming pool. Pet Friendly (under 20lbs) Additional Monthly Fees: $45 Basic Cable, $25 Pet Rent per pet Stop by and take a look at your new home today!

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Amenities for Brookside Senior Apts.

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

DishwasherNew Fridge
Refrigerator, Dishwasher & Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer

Services

Garbage
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Brookside Senior Apts.

HomeApartments in BakersfieldHaggin Oaks Brookside Senior Apts.

Brookside Senior Apartments is a unique rental community designed to meet the needs of seniors 55+. This gated, garden style community offers so much to its residents with daily activities, an onsite beauty salon, and free transportation to name a few. The community is located in the lovely Southwest area of Bakersfield, conveniently located close to the Market Place shopping center and Kaiser Permanente. Here are just a few of the outstanding features you'll enjoy: Spacious, tastefully appointed 1- and 2-bedroom apartments; all with porches and some with private patios. Standard units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, linoleum flooring and vertical blinds for window coverings. Upgraded units equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, vinyl wood plank flooring and 2” faux wood blinds, updated appliances and light fixtures. Full size laundry hook-ups in each apartment. Refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal included. Skylights and eating counters in each apartment. Clubhouse with fireplace, library, 70” TV, fitness center and game/craft room. Heated swimming pool. Pet Friendly (under 20lbs) Additional Monthly Fees: $45 Basic Cable, $25 Pet Rent per pet Stop by and take a look at your new home today!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.0
/10
Excellent
Brookside Senior Apts. is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Brookside Senior Apts.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Brookside Senior Apts. offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Brookside Senior Apts. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Brookside Senior Apts. receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brookside Senior Apts. is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·8A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Anyone looking for quality at a great value will find Brookside Senior Apts. to be an attractive option. Renters can also rely on this rental to provide them with accurate information they need to find the living experience they desire.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Brookside Senior Apts. is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Brookside Senior Apts. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 211 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
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Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Haggin Oaks

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% lower than 1-bedrooms in Haggin Oaks.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Brookside Senior Apts. to be 4% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Haggin Oaks.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Haggin Oaks
Bakersfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,050
April 2024$1,085
May 2024$1,084
June 2024$1,099
July 2024$1,097
August 2024$1,075
September 2024$1,083
October 2024$1,095
November 2024$1,100
December 2024$1,112
January 2025$1,153
February 2025$1,150
March 2025$1,114
April 2025$1,095
May 2025$1,129
June 2025$1,149
July 2025$1,125
August 2025$1,097
September 2025$1,081
October 2025$1,075
November 2025$1,079
December 2025$1,097
January 2026$1,100
February 2026$1,100
March 2026$1,100
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Haggin Oaks
MonthMedian Rent
February 2026$1,500

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near Brookside Senior Apts.

Highgate Elementary

13401 pemberley passage ave

bakersfield, CA, 93311

K-6Public
B+

Rafer Johnson

1001 tenth st

bakersfield, CA, 93304

K-8Public
C-

Kern County Community

1300 17th st city centre

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-12Public
C

Kern County Special Education Local Plan Area

1300 17th st city centre

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-12Public

Dolores S. Whitley Elementary School

2923 mckee rd

bakersfield, CA, 93313

K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Haggin Oaks | Bakersfield, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Bakersfield near 2605 Brookside Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2605 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield

Groceries

2/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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