Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 20, 2026
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.
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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.
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 $1,125 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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Benton Park | $1,495 | |
Csu Bakersfield | $1,820 | |
Downtown Bakersfield | $1,100 | |
Eastridge Estates | $1,530 | |
Homaker Park | $1,250 | |
Lakeview | $1,200 | |
Laurelglen | $1,775 | |
Oleander Sunset | $1,075 | |
Park Stockdale | $1,542 | |
Riviera Westchester | $1,387 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,225 | No Change | No Change |
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%
Oleander Sunset
Average rent
$1,075
Homaker Park
Average rent
$1,250
Csu Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,820
Park Stockdale
Average rent
$1,542
Downtown Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,100
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,200
Riviera Westchester
Average rent
$1,387
Laurelglen
Average rent
$1,775
Benton Park
Average rent
$1,495
Eastridge Estates
Average rent
$1,530
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
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
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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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 |
2d ago
1010 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
2 baths
$919
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
310 Decatur St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1905 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
416 Monterey St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview apartment for rent in Bakersfield
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2601 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
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
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
Seven Oaks at Grand Island house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3.5 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
5d+ ago
Seven Oaks house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
11325 Park Square Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$2,260
Apartment for rent
1d ago
250 S Heath Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93314
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Haggin Oaks apartment for rent in Bakersfield
2605 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$1,835
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,115–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available Mar 31
4h ago
1912 Talisman Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
224 Wilson Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3216 La Costa St #D, Bakersfield, CA 93306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,115–$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1015 L St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2807 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2010 Larcus Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3313 Chester Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3622 K St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3612 Micheli Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2601 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,115–$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5100 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
224 Wilson Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
4809 Buckley Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Downtown Bakersfield apartment for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Casa Real Apartments, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
11h ago
601 Eye St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent