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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Bakersfield, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bakersfield rent stands today
Bakersfield, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.0%, a more notable recent shift than the modest yearly rise of $4 per month on average.
Compared to national trends
Bakersfield sits 11.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a mid-tier California market with 565 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bakersfield rent for $985/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,772/month, covering a broad spectrum of renter needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
Brighton rents fell 52.2% year over year to $1,910/month across 22 rentals, a local decline contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Southern Oaks saw a 26.0% rise to $2,675/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Bakersfield
$1,675/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bakersfield is $1,675 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bakersfield
565
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bakersfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bakersfield, CA
Average rent prices in Bakersfield have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bakersfield, CA
Rent prices in Bakersfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bakersfield is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $985 |  2% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,772 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Benton Park | $1,300 | |
Csu Bakersfield | $1,902 | |
Downtown Bakersfield | $1,075 | |
Eastridge Estates | $1,535 | |
Homaker Park | $1,395 | |
Laurelglen | $1,880 | |
Oleander Sunset | $1,222 | |
Park Stockdale | $1,585 | |
Riviera Westchester | $1,425 | |
Sagepointe | $1,537 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Oleander Sunset
Average rent
$1,222
Csu Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,902
Riviera Westchester
Average rent
$1,425
Downtown Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,075
Sagepointe
Average rent
$1,537
Homaker Park
Average rent
$1,395
Eastridge Estates
Average rent
$1,535
Benton Park
Average rent
$1,300
Laurelglen
Average rent
$1,880
Park Stockdale
Average rent
$1,585
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Bakersfield, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bakersfield and Arvin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bakersfield
12%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bakersfield, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Arvin, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,500
8%$1,395
2%$2,500
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1%$1,200
9%$1,700
3%$1,812
7%$1,800
40%Cost of living in Bakersfield, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 34% higher |
| Utilities | 71% higher |
Discover rentals in Bakersfield, CA
2d ago
1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12309 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
3713 Pacino Ct #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93309
5 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Aug 24
11h ago
3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$919–$1,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Baker Street house for rent in Bakersfield
118 Miner St #1, Bakersfield, CA 93305
4 beds
2 baths
$6,395
House for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks house for rent in Bakersfield
10410 Bichester Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Nov 5
3d ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
14309 Pemberley Passage Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,055
$3,855
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
17h ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
14100 Everton Ave #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93311
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
16h ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
19h ago
901 Mohawk St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
2 baths
$1,855–$2,185
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6106 Auburn St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
2 beds
2 baths
$1,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11325 Park Square Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,340
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1800 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
8h ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$1,885
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1303 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2114 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5100 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
17h ago
5051 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Apartment for rent
55m ago
4809 Buckley Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Pheasant Run apartment for rent in Bakersfield
8706 Lyn River Ct #D, Bakersfield, CA 93312
2 beds
2 baths
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
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Frequently asked questions for Bakersfield, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bakersfield rental market.
How much is rent in Bakersfield?
The average rent in Bakersfield is $1,675 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bakersfield?
Average rent prices in Bakersfield have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Bakersfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bakersfield is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bakersfield?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Downtown Bakersfield ($1,075/mo), Oleander Sunset ($1,222/mo), and Benton Park ($1,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bakersfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Bakersfield, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bakersfield?
June offers the best rental deals in Bakersfield, with rents running about 3.8% lower than November's peak prices. December also presents good opportunities with reduced competition among renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).