Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Bakersfield, CA

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,695. This is -12%, or $242, lower than the national average.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

571

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,695. This is -12%, or $242, lower than the national average.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
38%
34%
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 $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA costs about $1,075 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Bakersfield, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,087

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,095

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,595

1%

1%

Studio

$985

2%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bakersfield, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Arvin, CA.

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$2,750

decreased by2%

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$1,170

decreased by1%

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$3,050

increased by17%

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$2,495

decreased by1%

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$1,662

increased by9%

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$1,947

increased by5%

Last year

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$1,800

decreased by6%

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$2,200

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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

Apartments for rent in Bakersfield

Discover rentals in Bakersfield, CA

Coventry Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Coventry Place Apartments

3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$657–$1,310

Apartment for rent

Back House for Rent on 304 1/2 Woodrow Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Back House for Rent on 304 1/2 Woodrow Avenue

304 Woodrow Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

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

1h 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

1217 TULARE ST - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1217 TULARE ST

1217 Tulare St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

College Garden - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

College Garden

2600 Haley St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$990

Apartment for rent

117 N St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

117 N St

117 N St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

3017 Potomac Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3017 Potomac Ave

3017 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

2909 S. Chester Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

2909 S. Chester Ave

2909 S Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent