Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,695. This is -12%, or $242, lower than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,695. This is -12%, or $242, 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 $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA costs about $1,075 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Bakersfield, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,087 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 1% | |
Studio | $985 | 2% | 29% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Csu Bakersfield | $1,767 | |
Downtown Bakersfield | $1,062 | |
East Bakersfield | $1,022 | |
Homaker Park | $1,097 | |
Laurelglen | $1,715 | |
Oakridge | $2,300 | |
Oleander Sunset | $1,100 | |
Park Stockdale | $1,485 | |
Sagepointe | $1,525 | |
The Oaks | $2,225 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,087
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Oleander Sunset
Average rent
$1,100
Downtown Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,062
Park Stockdale
Average rent
$1,485
Homaker Park
Average rent
$1,097
Laurelglen
Average rent
$1,715
Csu Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,767
Sagepointe
Average rent
$1,525
The Oaks
Average rent
$2,225
East Bakersfield
Average rent
$1,022
Oakridge
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
4%
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bakersfield, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Arvin, CA.
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$2,222
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$2,750
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$1,170
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$3,050
Last year
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$2,495
Last year
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$1,662
Last year
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$1,947
Last year
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$1,800
Last year
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$2,200
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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
3101 Coventry Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$657–$1,310
Apartment for rent
1h ago
304 Woodrow Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3311 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1217 Tulare St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2600 Haley St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
117 N St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3017 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
3 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2909 S Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oleander-Sunset apartment for rent in Bakersfield
7th St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Studio
0 baths
$15,956
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
Brighton house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rio Bravo townhouse for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
3 baths
$3,860
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Madison Grove house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
2 baths
$3,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Castle Ranch house for rent in Bakersfield
2401 Donnalynn St, Bakersfield, CA 93313
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
2h ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
250 S Heath Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93314
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9802 Krista Vineyard Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
901 Mohawk St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3600 Dana St #V, Bakersfield, CA 93306
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
4d ago
3535 South H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3600 Dana St #V, Bakersfield, CA 93306
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4404 Pebble Creek Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
3 beds
2 baths
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1608 Lincoln St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 W Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2003 Lester St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4511 Pebble Creek Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5100 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8101 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5051 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3701 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
1 bed
1 bath
$915
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2601 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
51m ago
Beale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
51m ago
814 Wallace St, Bakersfield, CA 93307
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent