Average Rent in Kern, CA

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Current Versus Historical Kern, CA Rents

Kern rentals average $650 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $378 (-36.78%) year-over-year from $1,028 to $650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (24.75%) year-over-year from $842 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $180 (13.86%) year-over-year from $1,296 to $1,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.62%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.32%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,500. 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 55.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.20	$650	$1,028 (-36.78%)	$944 (-31.16%)
1 BR	$19.23	$1,050	$842 (24.75%)	$1,084 (-3.15%)
2 BR	$18.58	$1,475	$1,296 (13.86%)	$1,332 (10.76%)
3 BR	$18.06	$2,100	$1,933 (8.62%)	$1,903 (10.33%)
4+ BR	$16.06	$2,500	$2,533 (-1.32%)	$2,433 (2.75%)

Historical Rents in Kern, CA

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Top Cities Near Kern

There are a total of 49 cities nearby Kern. The average rent in Kern is currently $3,525 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sunrise Manor, NV, with an average rent of $1,338, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kern, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $22,950 per month.

Let's compare Kern, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kern, CA is 161.54% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 99.55% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kern, CA are about 90.48% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 93.60% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 49 total cities near Kern, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lancaster, CA	$950	$1,495	$2,000	$2,600
Glendale, CA	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000	$2,822
Palmdale, CA	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,950
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,530	$2,910	$3,185
Burbank, CA	$2,665	$2,325	$3,200	$3,273
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	$1,868	$2,675	$3,188	$3,525
Oxnard, CA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,750	$3,825
Simi Valley, CA	N/A	$2,300	$2,725	$4,295
Thousand Oaks, CA	$2,500	$2,450	$3,325	$4,800
Calabasas, CA	N/A	$3,299	$3,400	$7,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Kern

There are a total of 82 neighborhoods in or near Kern. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Congress North, and Hollywood Studio District. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 82 total neighborhoods in or near Kern, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kern, CA is currently around $3,519 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,519. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kern's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kern, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $19,995 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kern. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,448	$2,103	$2,747	$2,200
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,725	$2,390	$2,525
Hollywood Studio District, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$1,850	$3,200	$2,700
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,777	$4,200	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,794	$2,514	$3,232	$2,950
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$1,795	$2,700	$2,998
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,697	$1,950	$2,863	$3,000
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,585	$2,265	$3,125	$3,050
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,548	$2,595	$3,248	$3,224
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,646	$2,724	$3,874	$3,295
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,100	$3,200	$3,500
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,913	$2,100	$2,900	$3,500
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,495	$4,450	$3,500
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$2,223	$2,800	$3,773
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$2,348	$3,620	$3,790
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,295	$3,450	$3,999
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,793	$2,845	$4,495	$4,500
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,397	$3,995	$4,598
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,000	$4,500	$4,598
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$1,923	$2,928	$4,750
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,300	$4,950
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,274	$3,295	$5,100	$4,950
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,995	$2,698	$4,993
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$3,000	$4,995
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$3,295	$4,498	$5,273
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,298	$3,550	$5,785	$5,995
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,393	$3,525	$6,200
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,995	$3,002	$5,225	$6,750
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,598	$4,975	$16,000
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$1,735	$2,800	$8,500	$19,995

Top Counties Near Kern

There are a total of 6 counties located by Kern, CA. Some of these counties include Clark, NV, San Bernardino, CA, and Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,598. That's roughly around $30 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Clark, NV. Its average rent per month is $2,099. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Kern, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kern, CA is 147.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kern, CA is 83.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kern, CA is 93.49% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clark, NV	$1,408	$1,250	$1,550	$2,099
San Bernardino, CA	$1,495	$1,625	$2,150	$2,785
Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,295	$3,200	$3,595
Riverside, CA	$1,463	$1,750	$2,995	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$4,250
Orange, CA	$2,404	$2,510	$3,560	$4,850

Top Zipcodes Near Kern

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Kern, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,948.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,725. That's at least $47 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kern, CA is $2,395 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,350 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kern, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90046, Los Angeles, CA	$1,921	$2,625	$4,400	$4,600
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$3,625	$5,995	$6,500
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$2,395	$3,790	$3,970
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,948	$7,324	$23,500
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,213	$3,495	$5,273	$5,500
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$1,998	$2,295	$3,450	$4,250
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,150	$2,873	$3,500
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,098	$2,541	$3,345	$3,348
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,995	$3,002	$5,500	$6,800
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,084	$2,649	$3,650	$2,562

Frequently Asked Questions - Kern Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kern, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Kern, CA apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kern, 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 Kern, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Kern, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $650 and an average price per square feet of $31.20. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kern.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $19.23. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kern.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $18.58. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kern.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Kern, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kern, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Kern, CA is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.