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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Westlakes
$2,225/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Westlakes is $2,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Westlakes
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Westlakes rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA
Average rent prices in Westlakes have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA
Rent prices in Westlakes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westlakes is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Westlakes run $1,585 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $883 | - |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,615 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 14% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 4% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Eagle Ranch | $2,595 | |
Greenacres | $2,195 | |
Madison Grove | $2,260 | |
Polo Grounds | $2,295 | |
Riverlakes | $2,100 | |
Rosedale | $2,312 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$883
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,615
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Eagle Ranch
Average rent
$2,595
Madison Grove
Average rent
$2,260
Riverlakes
Average rent
$2,100
Greenacres
Average rent
$2,195
Polo Grounds
Average rent
$2,295
Rosedale
Average rent
$2,312
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in Westlakes, 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 Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Westlakes and Eagle Ranch by all bedroom counts and property types.
Westlakes
16%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Eagle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA.
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Westlakes house for rent in Bakersfield
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2 baths
$2,650
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Westlakes house for rent in Bakersfield
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
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Frequently asked questions for Westlakes, Bakersfield, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Westlakes rental market.
How much is rent in Westlakes?
The average rent in Westlakes is $2,225 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Westlakes?
Average rent prices in Westlakes have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Westlakes rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Westlakes is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Westlakes?
To comfortably afford rent in Westlakes, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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).