Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Median rent

Median rent in East Bakersfield

$1,100/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Bakersfield is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Bakersfield

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Bakersfield rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Average rent prices in East Bakersfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Rent prices in East Bakersfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Bakersfield is $1,090, whereas a house costs $1,572. 1-bedroom apartments in East Bakersfield run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$997

23%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,775

9%

22%

4 bedroom

$1,850

12%

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Bakersfield, 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.

How does rent in East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Bakersfield and Bakersfield Country Club by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Bakersfield

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Bakersfield Country Club, Bakersfield, CA.

Discover rentals in East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

1915 Robinson St A-B - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

1915 Robinson St A-B

1915 Robinson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Executive Property Management - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Executive Property Management

1813 Oregon St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1700 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Bakersfield apartment for rent in Bakersfield

2 beds

1 bath

$1,085

Apartment for rent

M07- 1710 OREGON - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

M07- 1710 OREGON

1710 Oregon St, Bakersfield, CA 93305

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the East Bakersfield rental market.

How much is rent in East Bakersfield?

The average rent in East Bakersfield is $1,100 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Bakersfield?

Average rent prices in East Bakersfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does East Bakersfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Bakersfield is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Bakersfield?

To comfortably afford rent in East Bakersfield, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/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).

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