Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Bakersfield, CA

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,700

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Total rentals

613

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
38%
36%
21%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Bakersfield, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Bakersfield, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Bakersfield, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,100

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,095

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

1%

2%

Studio

$930

29%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bakersfield, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Bakersfield, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Bakersfield, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arvin, CA.

Bakersfield

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bakersfield, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Arvin, CA.

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Cost of living in
Bakersfield, CA

The overall cost of living in Bakersfield, CA is 12% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% higher

Groceries

2% higher

Health

6% lower

Housing

2% higher

Transportation

35% higher

Utilities

79% higher

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Discover rentals in Bakersfield, CA

The Grove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

The Grove Apartments

4801 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$582–$2,475

Apartment for rent

Coventry Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Coventry Place Apartments

3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$657–$1,310

Apartment for rent

1010 Beale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1010 Beale Ave

1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Apartment for Rent on 3311 Union Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Apartment for Rent on 3311 Union Avenue

3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$995

Apartment for rent

Victor Villas - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

Victor Villas

716 Espee St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

2 beds

1 bath

$980

Apartment for rent

1012 Quincy Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

1012 Quincy Street

1012 Quincy St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$990

Apartment for rent

California Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8

Very good

California Gardens

E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1409 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1409 Lincoln St

1409 Lincoln Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent