Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in 42nd Street
$2,500/mo
The average rent in 42nd Street is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in 42nd Street
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of 42nd Street rentals at each price point
Rent trends in 42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA
Average rent prices in 42nd Street have increased by 25% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA
Rent prices in 42nd Street vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in 42nd Street is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in 42nd Street run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,525 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 |  9% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in 42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,725 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,550 | 12% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in 42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,725
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 42nd Street, 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.
Discover rentals in 42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
7303 Whiskey Creek Dr #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
7303 Whiskey Creek Dr #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
7303 Whiskey Creek Dr #NA, Bakersfield, CA 93311
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
42nd Street house for rent in Bakersfield
4 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for 42nd Street, Bakersfield, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the 42nd Street rental market.
How much is rent in 42nd Street?
The average rent in 42nd Street is $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in 42nd Street?
Average rent prices in 42nd Street have increased by 25% over the last month.
How does 42nd Street rent compare to the national average?
Rent in 42nd Street is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in 42nd Street?
To comfortably afford rent in 42nd Street, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).