Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, 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 remained the same 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 $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Bakersfield, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 2% | |
Studio | $930 | 29% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Csu Bakersfield | $1,790 | |
Downtown Bakersfield | $1,100 | |
Homaker Park | $1,245 | |
Laurelglen | $1,785 | |
Oleander Sunset | $1,112 | |
Olive Drive Area | $2,195 | |
Park Stockdale | $1,595 | |
Riviera Westchester | $1,245 | |
Sagepointe | $1,375 | |
The Oaks | $2,150 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Park Stockdale
Average rent
$1,595
Oleander Sunset
Average rent
$1,112
Downtown Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,100
Csu Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,790
Riviera Westchester
Average rent
$1,245
Homaker Park
Average rent
$1,245
Laurelglen
Average rent
$1,785
The Oaks
Average rent
$2,150
Olive Drive Area
Average rent
$2,195
Sagepointe
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
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.
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 |
4d ago
4801 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$582–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$657–$1,310
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$995
Apartment for rent
5h ago
716 Espee St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$980
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1012 Quincy St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
3h ago
E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1409 Lincoln Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 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
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
Seven Oaks at Grand Island house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks at Grand Island house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rio Bravo townhouse for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
3 baths
$3,860
House for rent
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks at Grand Island house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks at Grand Island house for rent in Bakersfield
12309 Thornwood Dr #1, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
3 baths
$3,680
House for rent
Available Jan 23
1h ago
11325 Park Square Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,245
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
5h ago
9812 Krista Vineyard Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4201 Jewetta Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,855
Apartment for rent
1d ago
250 S Heath Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93314
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
901 Mohawk St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$2,025
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8614 Exodus Ln #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93312
4 beds
3 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jan 30
3d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,855
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1001 W Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3622 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1608 Lincoln St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5h ago
5100 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
3701 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
1 bed
1 bath
$965
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,755
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2120 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2601 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5051 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
Apartment for rent