Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA

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Current Versus Historical Bakersfield, CA Rents

Bakersfield rentals average $988 for a studio rental to $3,086 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,838, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $35 (3.72%) year-over-year from $940 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $458 (-33.95%) year-over-year from $1,348 to $890. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $268 (22.69%) year-over-year from $1,182 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $256 (12.24%) year-over-year from $2,092 to $2,348. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $239 (9.25%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,822. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.16	$975	$940 (3.72%)	$998 (-2.34%)
1 BR	$21.39	$890	$1,348 (-33.95%)	$1,171 (-23.99%)
2 BR	$18.75	$1,450	$1,182 (22.69%)	$1,424 (1.81%)
3 BR	$18.47	$2,348	$2,092 (12.24%)	$1,982 (18.46%)
4+ BR	$16.91	$2,822	$2,583 (9.25%)	$2,514 (12.24%)

Historical Rents in Bakersfield, CA

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Top Cities Near Bakersfield

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Top Neighborhoods Near Bakersfield

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Top Counties Near Bakersfield

There are a total of 1 counties located by Bakersfield, CA. One county in the area is Kern, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,800. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Kern, CA. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,800, Kern, CA is the most expensive county by Bakersfield, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Bakersfield, CA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bakersfield, CA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bakersfield, CA is 2.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kern, CA	$988	$1,095	$1,425	$1,800

Top Zipcodes Near Bakersfield

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Frequently Asked Questions - Bakersfield Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bakersfield, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Bakersfield, CA apartments for rent is approximately $1,838. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bakersfield, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bakersfield, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $988 and an average price per square feet of $26.16. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bakersfield.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $21.39. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bakersfield.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,390 and an average price per square feet of $18.75. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bakersfield.

How have rent prices in Bakersfield, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bakersfield, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bakersfield, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Bakersfield, CA is around $1,470/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.