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Highlights

  • Spacious walk-in closets
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Ceiling fans
  • Private balcony or patio
  • Tile floors
  • Plush wall-to-wall carpeting

Location

7601 Olympia Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA|Laurelglen
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Laurelwood

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(661) 535-1191 ext. 2

Property Overview

Laurelwood Gardens earns a strong overall rating, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and everyday convenience. Pros include 27 photos and value per square foot in the 96.97th percentile, while notable features like spacious walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, private balconies or patios, tile floors, and plush carpeting add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Laurelwood Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Laurelwood Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Floor plans

2x2 D2 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$1,695 /mo1 unit availableOur community has been thoughtfully planned to be in close proximity to schools, enticing restaurants and thriving business centers, plus cultural, shopping and entertainment destinations. Laurelwood Gardens and West Villas offers both quality and convenience in an unbeatable location. Take your pick of four creatively designed floor plans filled with well-appointed amenities to ensure your life here is comfortable and pleasant. Here at Laurelwood Gardens and West Villas, you’ll find all the amenities you want for comfortable apartment living including vaulted ceilings, spacious walk-in closets, plush wall-to-wall carpeting (some units have tile floors), ceiling fans, a private balcony or patio, and more! Residents enjoy the outdoors by strolling around one of the community parks.
3x2 A3 bed2 bath1,500 sqft$1,835 /mo1 unit availableOur community has been thoughtfully planned to be in close proximity to schools, enticing restaurants and thriving business centers, plus cultural, shopping and entertainment destinations. Laurelwood Gardens and West Villas offers both quality and convenience in an unbeatable location. Take your pick of four creatively designed floor plans filled with well-appointed amenities to ensure your life here is comfortable and pleasant. Here at Laurelwood Gardens and West Villas, you’ll find all the amenities you want for comfortable apartment living including vaulted ceilings, spacious walk-in closets, plush wall-to-wall carpeting (some units have tile floors), ceiling fans, a private balcony or patio, and more! Residents enjoy the outdoors by strolling around one of the community parks.

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About Laurelwood Gardens

HomeApartments in Bakersfield Laurelwood Gardens

Our community has been thoughtfully planned to be in close proximity to schools, enticing restaurants and thriving business centers, plus cultural, shopping and entertainment destinations. Laurelwood Gardens and West Villas offers both quality and convenience in an unbeatable location. Take your pick of four creatively designed floor plans filled with well-appointed amenities to ensure your life here is comfortable and pleasant. Here at Laurelwood Gardens and West Villas, you’ll find all the amenities you want for comfortable apartment living including vaulted ceilings, spacious walk-in closets, plush wall-to-wall carpeting (some units have tile floors), ceiling fans, a private balcony or patio, and more! Residents enjoy the outdoors by strolling around one of the community parks.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Laurelwood Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Laurelwood Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Laurelwood Gardens
Price·9A 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.
Laurelwood Gardens stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Laurelwood Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Laurelwood Gardens 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.
Laurelwood Gardens 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·6A 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.
While Laurelwood Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

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 Laurelwood Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 452 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Laurelglen

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Laurelwood Gardens to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Laurelglen.

3-bedroom apartments at Laurelwood Gardens cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Laurelglen.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Laurelglen
Bakersfield
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bakersfield
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,450
September 2024$1,462
October 2024$1,480
November 2024$1,484
December 2024$1,455
January 2025$1,455
February 2025$1,450
March 2025$1,445
April 2025$1,450
May 2025$1,447
June 2025$1,450
July 2025$1,432
August 2025$1,401
September 2025$1,397
October 2025$1,398
November 2025$1,422
December 2025$1,450
January 2026$1,460
February 2026$1,450
March 2026$1,437
April 2026$1,457
May 2026$1,459
June 2026$1,476
July 2026$1,443
August 2026$1,408
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Laurelglen
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,595
September 2024$1,651
October 2024$1,589
November 2024$1,593
December 2024$1,595
January 2025$1,595
February 2025$1,552
March 2025$1,522
April 2025$1,667
May 2025$1,705
June 2025$1,700
July 2025$1,692
August 2025$1,668
September 2025$1,611
October 2025$1,582
November 2025$1,562
December 2025$1,601
January 2026$1,610
February 2026$1,595
March 2026$1,704
April 2026$1,711
May 2026$1,724
June 2026$1,708
July 2026$1,597
August 2026$1,616

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Laurelwood Gardens

Highgate Elementary

13401 pemberley passage ave

bakersfield, CA, 93311

K-6Public
B+

Dolores S. Whitley Elementary School

2923 mckee rd

bakersfield, CA, 93313

K-8Public
B-

Rafer Johnson

1001 tenth st

bakersfield, CA, 93304

K-8Public
C-

Kern County Special Education Local Plan Area

1300 17th st city centre

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-12Public

Kern County Community

1300 17th st city centre

bakersfield, CA, 93301

K-12Public
C
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Neighborhood

Laurelglen | Bakersfield, CA

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

Getting around Bakersfield near 7601 Olympia Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 7601 Olympia Dr, Bakersfield

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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