Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,725. This is -12%, or $225, lower than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,725. This is -12%, or $225, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,362. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,425. Houses for rent in Bakersfield, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,470 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 1% | 2% | |
Studio | $925 | 2% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Csu Bakersfield | $1,865 | |
Downtown Bakersfield | $1,200 | |
Eastridge Estates | $1,385 | |
Homaker Park | $1,225 | |
Laurelglen | $1,795 | |
Oleander Sunset | $1,300 | |
Olive Drive Area | $2,125 | |
Park Stockdale | $1,515 | |
Riviera Westchester | $1,585 | |
Sagepointe | $1,430 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,362 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $848 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Csu Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,865
Oleander Sunset
Average rent
$1,300
Homaker Park
Average rent
$1,225
Downtown Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,200
Park Stockdale
Average rent
$1,515
Riviera Westchester
Average rent
$1,585
Laurelglen
Average rent
$1,795
Olive Drive Area
Average rent
$2,125
Sagepointe
Average rent
$1,430
Eastridge Estates
Average rent
$1,385
Apartments
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$848
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.
Median rent prices in Bakersfield, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arvin, CA.
Bakersfield
lower than the national median
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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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 4% higher |
Groceries | 2% higher |
Health | 6% lower |
Housing | 2% higher |
Transportation | 35% higher |
Utilities | 79% higher |
1d ago
Pheasant Run house for rent in Bakersfield
9110 Sonoma Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
2 baths
$919
Apartment for rent
2h ago
700 Knotts St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1915 Robinson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1405 Pacific St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3017 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks house for rent in Bakersfield
606 Windsor Park Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Feb 22
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks house for rent in Bakersfield
10410 Bichester Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available Mar 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
14106 Pemberley Passage Ave #1, Bakersfield, CA 93311
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Rio Bravo townhouse for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
3 baths
$3,860
House for rent
5d+ ago
Park Avenue house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Seasons house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
31m ago
11325 Park Square Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,260
Apartment for rent
5h ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4201 Jewetta Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
901 Mohawk St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,060
Apartment for rent
4d ago
250 S Heath Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93314
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2605 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,665
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9006 Centennial Ct #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93312
5 beds
3 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,350
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 7
1d ago
Verified
9006 Centennial Ct #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93312
5 beds
3 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available May 3
5d+ ago
Verified
7303 Whiskey Creek Dr #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5008 Via Palermo Dr #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93306
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,195
House for rent
Available Mar 18
4d ago
1015 L St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2010 Larcus Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
2 beds
2 baths
$1,670–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5051 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5101 Marsha St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5100 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8200 Kroll Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
2 beds
1 bath
$1,665–$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,350
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 7
5d+ ago
224 Wilson Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent