Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Wasco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Wasco

$2,300/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wasco is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wasco

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wasco rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wasco, CA

Average rent prices in Wasco have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 Wasco, CA

Rent prices in Wasco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wasco is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Wasco run $1,072 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$989

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,150

9%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,850

16%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,297

14%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,795

16%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$989

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

45%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wasco, 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 Wasco, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wasco and Bakersfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wasco

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wasco, CA is 36% higher than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.

Discover rentals in Wasco, CA

830 Almond Ct #322 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wasco

830 Almond Ct #322, Wasco, CA 93280

2 beds

1 bath

$954

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
006- 542 D ST - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

006- 542 D ST

542 D St, Wasco, CA 93280

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2785 Central Park Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

2785 Central Park Dr.

C St, Wasco, CA 93280

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2165 Jubilee Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wasco

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Wasco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wasco rental market.

How much is rent in Wasco?

The average rent in Wasco is $2,300 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wasco?

Average rent prices in Wasco have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Wasco rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wasco is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wasco?

To comfortably afford rent in Wasco, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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