Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Average rent in
Bakersfield, CA

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,695. This is -11%, or $206, lower than the national average.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

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Total rentals

548

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,695. This is -11%, or $206, lower than the national average.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
39%
37%
20%
3%
$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 $1,125 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,399. Houses for rent in Bakersfield, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,450

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,595

2%

1%

Studio

$960

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

2%

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 by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the 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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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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1010 Beale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1010 Beale Ave

1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Coventry Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Coventry Place Apartments

3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304

2 beds

2 baths

$919

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

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Apartment for Rent on 3311 Union Avenue

3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$975

Apartment for rent

054- 310 DECATUR ST - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

054- 310 DECATUR ST

310 Decatur St, Bakersfield, CA 93308

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

1905 California Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1905 California Avenue

1905 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

416 Monterey Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

416 Monterey Street

416 Monterey St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

2 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

1020 S Robinson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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VILLA LA JOLLA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

VILLA LA JOLLA

2601 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent