Average Rent in Kern, CA

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Current Versus Historical Kern, CA Rents

Kern rentals average $925 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $102 (11.38%) year-over-year from $893 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $74 (7.07%) year-over-year from $1,048 to $1,123. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (3.79%) year-over-year from $1,348 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $402 (21.44%) year-over-year from $1,873 to $2,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $375 (15.31%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $2,825. 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 up by 4.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.32	$995	$893 (11.38%)	$1,565 (-36.42%)
1 BR	$1.79	$1,123	$1,048 (7.07%)	$934 (20.16%)
2 BR	$1.53	$1,400	$1,348 (3.79%)	$1,113 (25.80%)
3 BR	$1.45	$2,275	$1,873 (21.44%)	$1,563 (45.52%)
4+ BR	$1.30	$2,825	$2,450 (15.31%)	$1,916 (47.46%)

Historical Rents in Kern, CA

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Top Cities Near Kern

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Kern. The average rent in Kern is currently $2,750 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fresno, CA, with an average rent of $1,495, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kern, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $30,000 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 29.26% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 88.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kern, CA are about 103.27% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.94% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Kern, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bakersfield, CA	$975	$1,100	$1,450	$1,600
Visalia, CA	N/A	$1,250	$1,563	$1,950
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	$1,850	$2,195	$2,795	$2,750
Lancaster, CA	N/A	$1,150	$2,173	$2,800
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,365	$2,953	$2,910
Oxnard, CA	$1,675	$1,974	$2,848	$3,000
Glendale, CA	$2,081	$2,273	$2,963	$3,045
Los Angeles, CA	$2,030	$2,700	$3,982	$4,404
West Hollywood, CA	$2,750	$2,897	$5,273	$4,950
Santa Barbara, CA	$3,000	$2,775	$5,200	$5,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Kern

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Kern. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Las Vegas, Silverado Ranch, and Mountain Edge. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Kern, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Kern, CA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kern's average rent, which is only $1,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kern, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,485 per month. Whereas, at $19,248 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kern. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV	$1,150	$1,175	$2,295	$1,485
Silverado Ranch, Paradise, NV	N/A	$1,395	$1,895	$2,000
Mountain Edge, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,125	$2,225
Green Valley South, Henderson, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,300
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,340	$1,550	$2,400
Green Valley North, Henderson, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,748	$2,475
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,798	$2,500
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,025	$2,449	$3,178	$2,535
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,965	$2,430	$3,121	$2,574
Southern Highlands, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,650
The Strip, Paradise, NV	$2,150	$2,098	$3,725	$2,950
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,563	$3,098	$3,050
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,890	$4,290	$3,200
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,267	$2,811	$3,900	$3,703
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,467	$2,982	$4,004	$3,930
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,429	$3,050	$4,500
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,195	$3,998	$5,000	$5,323
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,230	$3,359	$4,944	$5,400
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$3,025	$2,950	$4,995	$5,750
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,882	$2,447	$4,285	$6,285
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$3,298	$5,750	$6,464
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$2,026	$2,110	$3,300	$7,495
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,595	$3,434	$11,900	$8,200
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,198	$6,000	$17,950
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,800	$7,750	$19,248

Top Counties Near Kern

There are a total of 25 counties located by Kern, CA. Some of these counties include Fresno, CA, Tulare, CA, and Monterey, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Fresno, CA. It's average rent per month is $1,715. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,004, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by Kern, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kern, CA is 78.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kern, CA is 87.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kern, CA is 81.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 9 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fresno, CA	$1,225	$1,175	$1,451	$1,715
Tulare, CA	N/A	$900	$1,550	$1,895
Monterey, CA	$1,774	$1,968	$2,494	$2,120
Clark, NV	$1,548	$1,295	$1,675	$2,250
San Bernardino, CA	$995	$1,563	$2,000	$2,500
San Luis Obispo, CA	$1,800	$2,025	$2,700	$2,698
Ventura, CA	$1,750	$2,160	$2,995	$3,500
Santa Barbara, CA	$1,650	$2,475	$3,450	$3,995
Los Angeles, CA	$2,025	$2,550	$3,678	$4,004

Top Zipcodes Near Kern

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Kern, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 89101, Las Vegas, NV at $1,325 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $27,000 per month is 90265, Los Angeles County, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kern, CA is $1,223 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,898 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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
89052, Henderson, NV	N/A	$1,698	$2,000	$2,500
89117, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,223	$1,598	$2,649
89148, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,625	$2,395
90265, Los Angeles County, CA	$6,998	$8,700	$8,248	$27,000
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,299	$3,000	$6,700	$7,995
89128, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	$1,195	$1,550	$2,200
89113, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,295	$1,650	$2,395
89135, Clark County, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,850	$2,800
89178, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,698	$2,225
89139, Enterprise, NV	N/A	N/A	$2,500	$2,400

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 $1,550. 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 $925 and an average price per square feet of $2.32. There are a total of 24 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 67 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 $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. There are a total of 193 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 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kern, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Kern, CA is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.