How much is the average rent in Bakersfield, CA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Bakersfield's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

Are rents going up or down in Bakersfield, CA?

Rents in Bakersfield, CA are generally increasing, with a 1.2% rise in 2024. Specifically, 1-bedroom rents increased by 3.8%, and 2-bedroom rents saw a 5.9% rise.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

June offers the lowest rental prices in Bakersfield, with approximately 4% lower rents compared to November when prices peak. December presents the least competitive rental market with lower demand, while March and April see higher competition between renters for available inventory.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

Haggin Oaks, Stockdale Greens, Fruitvale, and Park Stockdale excel for social living with high walk scores and robust transit accessibility. College Heights generates 2.6 times more consumer interest than the market average, while Homaker Park draws 1.6 times more inquiries, both at around $1,660 monthly for one-bedroom apartments.

What areas of Bakersfield, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

East Bakersfield offers the most affordable option at around $1,090 per month, which is 19% below the city median. Benton Park provides rentals around $1,170 monthly, while Homaker Park averages around $1,180 per month, giving budget-conscious renters several neighborhood choices.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Bakersfield, CA?

Bakersfield welcomes pets in 26% of available rental listings across the city. Riverlakes, Riviera-Westchester, Silver Creek, and Villages of Brimhall-Brimhall Classics offer exceptional pet accommodations including no breed restrictions, pet events, waste stations, and specialized pet flooring for animal companions.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Bakersfield, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in Bakersfield rental prices, appearing in only 22 total listings which represents 0.02% of the market. Studios have the highest rate at 0.12% of available units, while other bedroom types range from 0.01% to 0.04% of their respective inventories.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bakersfield, CA

211 rentals

5d+ ago

Cheap Pheasant Run house for rent in Bakersfield

Quiet Room for Rent | $650/mo | Shared Bath | Pheasant Run, Bakersfield

9110 Sonoma Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$675

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1010 Beale Ave

1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Coventry Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Coventry Place Apartments

3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$919

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Knotts St 700

700 Knotts St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap East Bakersfield apartment for rent in Bakersfield

1313 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1915 Robinson St A-B

1915 Robinson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$970

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$970

1915 Robinson St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$995

2601 Columbus St

5d+ ago

Cheap Oakridge apartment for rent in Bakersfield

2BR/1.0BA

1815 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.9

Very good

2909 S. Chester Ave

2909 S Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable | Central heat | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

7.8

Very good

3017 Potomac Ave

3017 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable | Central heat | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

306 Woodrow Ave.

306 Woodrow Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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$950

3311 Union Ave

$950

700 Knotts St

$970

1915 Robinson St

3d ago

7.8

Very good

117 Woodrow Avenue

117 Woodrow Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Bakersfield

$1,005 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Bakersfield

600 Morning Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,005

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

2 Bed / 1 Bath – Gated Unit with Private Patio | Bakersfield - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

2 Bed / 1 Bath – Gated Unit with Private Patio | Bakersfield

345 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Very good

REAL RD 125 UNITS A-N

125 125 REAL RD UNITS A-N, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

717 30th St

717 30th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

200 Lincoln Ave.

200 Lincoln Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Executive Property Management - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Executive Property Management

1813 Oregon St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

605 8th St

605 8th St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Bakersfield

$1,067 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Bakersfield

600 Morning Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,067

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

Wheelchair Accessible

2d ago

8.3

Very good

631 28th Street

631 28th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

516 28th Street

516 28th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Cheap Rexland Acres apartment for rent in Bakersfield

380 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$1,085

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

M07- 1710 OREGON

1710 Oregon St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Bakersfield

1092 E Hosking Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1919 Forrest Street

1919 Forrest St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Very good

530 Oregon St

530 Oregon St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

104- 2705 Villalovos Ct

2705 Villalovos Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Very good

504 Quincy Street

504 Quincy St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Casa Loma house for rent in Bakersfield

3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. move-in ready.

1401 Reese Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 19

5d+ ago

Cheap East Bakersfield apartment for rent in Bakersfield

1518 Palm Drive - Unit A - Move-in special: $150 off of the first month's rent.

1518 Palm Dr #A, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 13

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Z-Park Way

2121 Park Way, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,120

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Bakersfield

1015 Pacific Street Unit B - Zero Deposit, Ask Us How! Don’t wait

1015 Pacific St #B, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

Age restricted

5d+ ago

Cheap Olive Drive area apartment for rent in Bakersfield

5948 Victor St, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,142

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

N. Halfmoon Dr. 2

2804 N Half Moon Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,225

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

4600 Planz Rd.

4600 Planz Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

813 Karma Court

813 Karma Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable | Air conditioning | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

201 Truxtun Ave

201 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Affordable | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Bakersfield

930 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Santa Rosa

901 W Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,165–$1,395

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap East Bakersfield apartment for rent in Bakersfield

Affordable | Storage | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$1,185

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Management

Package Service

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Bakersfield

2BR/1.0BA

119 119 & 121 Flower, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Panorama Hills - 2601

2601 Bishop Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

119 Decatur St

119 Decatur St, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1500-1504 Owens Street

1500 Owens St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Affordable | Garage parking | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1802 Cherry St

1802 Cherry St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Larcus Avenue Townhomes

2010 Larcus Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

129 - STACY PARK MANOR APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

129 - STACY PARK MANOR APARTMENTS

3500 Grassotti Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,215

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

1015-1019 L Street

1015 L St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Very good

181 - 2540 Olive St.

2540 Olive St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

MI3616

3616 Micheli Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

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