Average Rent in Kern, CA

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Current Versus Historical Kern, CA Rents

Kern rentals average $2,350 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,673, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,095 (87.25%) year-over-year from $1,255 to $2,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $110 (12.36%) year-over-year from $890 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (9.76%) year-over-year from $1,367 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.60%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (17.22%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,950. 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 46.04% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.32	$2,350	$1,255 (87.25%)	$915 (156.92%)
1 BR	$19.13	$1,000	$890 (12.36%)	$1,090 (-8.26%)
2 BR	$18.34	$1,500	$1,367 (9.76%)	$1,338 (12.08%)
3 BR	$18.09	$2,000	$2,033 (-1.60%)	$1,867 (7.14%)
4+ BR	$15.54	$2,950	$2,517 (17.22%)	$2,425 (21.65%)

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 $3,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sunrise Manor, NV, with an average rent of $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kern, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 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 35.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 122.50% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kern, CA are about 103.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 110.00% 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	$975	$1,600	$1,975	$2,650
Palmdale, CA	$50	$1,600	$1,990	$2,950
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,475	$2,885	$3,150
Glendale, CA	$1,695	$2,250	$3,000	$3,150
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	$2,575	$2,500	$2,900	$3,500
Burbank, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,295	$3,500
Los Angeles, CA	$1,749	$2,295	$3,395	$3,656
Simi Valley, CA	$2,200	$2,450	$2,950	$3,999
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,225	$3,150	$4,800
Calabasas, CA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,600	$7,498

Top Neighborhoods Near Kern

There are a total of 87 neighborhoods in or near Kern. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Congress North, and Downtown Los Angeles. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 87 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 $3,495 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,495. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kern's average rent, which is only $1,673. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kern, Bella Vita has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $18,500 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	$1,475	$1,995	$2,900	$2,148
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,685	$1,850	$2,200	$2,400
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,145	$2,665	$4,125	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,216	$2,485	$3,187	$2,813
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,398	$2,000	$2,600	$2,850
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,573	$2,195	$2,793	$3,290
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$1,900	$2,825	$3,295
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$3,266	$3,948	$3,360
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,749	$3,080	$3,455
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,300	$2,900	$3,495
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,298	$3,900	$3,750
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$1,990	$2,795	$3,848
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$1,999	$3,109	$3,862
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,724	$2,150	$3,225	$3,998
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$2,395	$3,895	$4,079
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,399	$3,600	$4,200
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,503	$3,250	$4,548	$4,203
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,542	$2,805	$4,250	$4,250
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,898	$2,250	$3,995	$4,500
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,710	$2,995	$4,097	$4,598
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,995	$2,550	$4,775
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,215	$2,486	$3,137	$4,950
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,397	$4,750	$4,998
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,290	$3,325	$5,000	$5,048
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,799	$1,773	$2,950	$5,600
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,185	$3,100	$6,200	$6,309
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,300	$2,500	$3,898	$8,000
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,957	$3,650	$4,999	$9,750
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$3,400	$4,985	$12,375
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$4,625	$7,600	$18,500

Top Counties Near Kern

There are a total of 8 counties located by Kern, CA. Some of these counties include Clark, NV, San Bernardino, CA, and San Luis Obispo, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,598. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Clark, NV. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,740, Santa Barbara, CA is the most expensive county by Kern, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kern, CA is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kern, CA is 116.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kern, CA is 98.08% 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	$1,800	$1,250	$1,500	$2,000
San Bernardino, CA	$1,368	$1,650	$2,100	$2,700
San Luis Obispo, CA	$1,550	$2,075	$2,943	$3,388
Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$2,250	$3,200	$3,595
Riverside, CA	$1,395	$1,700	$3,000	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$1,913	$2,400	$2,900	$3,999
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,650	$3,598	$4,800
Santa Barbara, CA	$5,448	$2,548	$6,150	$5,740

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 $3,950.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,799. That's at least $46 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kern, CA is $2,393 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,375 per month. Which comes out to $37 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	$1,995	$2,600	$4,400	$4,300
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$3,000	$3,299	$6,725	$6,800
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,370	$3,995	$3,975
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,173	$2,500	$3,900	$4,145
90210, Los Angeles, CA	$2,600	$3,500	$6,500	$24,500
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,623	$2,100	$3,800	$3,800
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$2,898	$5,500	$5,500
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,230	$2,746	$3,244	$4,750
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$1,957	$2,900	$5,248	$10,000
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,650	$3,600	$3,700

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 $1,673. 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $5.32. There are a total of 2 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 $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $19.13. There are a total of 16 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $18.34. There are a total of 31 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 0.87%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kern, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Kern, CA is around $1,338/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.