Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Bakersfield, CA

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.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,725

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

509

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
36%
37%
22%
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 increased by 2% 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 $1,362. 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%

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%

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$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

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

Apartments for rent in Bakersfield

Discover rentals in Bakersfield, CA

9110 Sonoma Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Pheasant Run house for rent in Bakersfield

1 bed

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Feb 1

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

Coventry Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Coventry Place Apartments

3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304

2 beds

2 baths

$919

Apartment for rent

Knotts St 700 - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.6

Very good

Knotts St 700

700 Knotts St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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

20h ago

8.3

Very good

Apartment for Rent on 3311 Union Avenue

3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

1915 Robinson St A-B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1915 Robinson St A-B

1915 Robinson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$970

Apartment for rent

1405 Pacific St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1405 Pacific St

1405 Pacific St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

3017 Potomac Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

3017 Potomac Ave

3017 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent