Average Rent in Kern, CA

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Current Versus Historical Kern, CA Rents

Kern rentals average $988 for a studio rental to $2,822 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $515 (44.04%) year-over-year from $1,170 to $1,685. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (16.28%) year-over-year from $942 to $1,095. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $214 (16.99%) year-over-year from $1,261 to $1,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (10.87%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $2,125. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $244 (9.52%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,811. 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 6.04% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.16% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.16	$1,685	$1,170 (44.04%)	$998 (68.92%)
1 BR	$22.50	$1,095	$942 (16.28%)	$1,134 (-3.45%)
2 BR	$19.50	$1,475	$1,261 (16.99%)	$1,317 (12.03%)
3 BR	$18.44	$2,125	$1,917 (10.87%)	$1,912 (11.16%)
4+ BR	$16.34	$2,811	$2,567 (9.52%)	$2,498 (12.52%)

Historical Rents in Kern, CA

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Top Cities Near Kern

There are a total of 50 cities nearby Kern. The average rent in Kern is currently $3,575 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 $1,475, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kern, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $22,500 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 71.27% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 92.92% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kern, CA are about 110.53% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 88.24% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near Kern, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bakersfield, CA	$988	$1,095	$1,390	$1,838
Glendale, CA	$1,695	$2,150	$3,000	$2,895
Lancaster, CA	$1,400	$1,675	$1,995	$2,900
Palmdale, CA	N/A	$1,798	$1,847	$2,993
Burbank, CA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,225	$3,423
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	$2,575	$2,350	$3,075	$3,500
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,470	$2,910	$3,655
Simi Valley, CA	$2,225	$2,300	$2,600	$4,000
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$4,800
Calabasas, CA	$1,700	$3,675	$4,000	$7,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Kern

There are a total of 85 neighborhoods in or near Kern. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Congress North, and Van Nuys. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 85 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 $3,500 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. 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, Bella Vita has the most affordable average rent at $1,295 per month. Whereas, at $19,498 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	$1,399	$2,013	$2,800	$2,100
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,688	$1,681	$2,395	$2,500
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,645	$1,834	$2,700	$2,800
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,046	$2,800	$4,087	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,050	$2,328	$2,987	$2,810
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$2,047	$2,095	$3,175	$3,150
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,623	$2,100	$2,995	$3,199
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,895	$2,950	$3,225
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,235	$3,395	$3,750	$3,437
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,795	$2,698	$3,248	$3,595
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,995	$3,000	$3,674
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$2,000	$2,950	$3,700
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,395	$3,400	$3,791
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,874	$2,450	$3,750	$3,795
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,505	$2,830	$4,195	$4,098
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,173	$2,897	$4,275
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,274	$3,031	$4,899	$4,350
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,980	$2,377	$3,848	$4,495
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$1,937	$2,700	$4,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,227	$2,325	$3,317	$4,725
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,948	$4,450	$4,825
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$3,098	$4,973	$5,048
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,290	$3,995	$5,250
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$2,795	$4,245	$5,273
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,895	$5,950
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,682	$2,995	$4,925	$6,000
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,298	$3,300	$5,995	$6,245
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,995	$4,000	$6,495
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,166	$5,497	$18,500
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,825	$7,000	$19,498

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 Riverside, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,593. That's roughly around $30 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Clark, NV. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Kern, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kern, CA is 67.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kern, CA is 82.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kern, CA is 108.77% 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	$1,600	$1,245	$1,520	$2,100
San Bernardino, CA	$1,450	$1,653	$2,200	$2,775
Riverside, CA	$1,600	$1,750	$2,950	$3,585
Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$2,250	$3,250	$3,600
Ventura, CA	$2,150	$2,500	$3,000	$4,100
Orange, CA	$2,550	$2,595	$3,600	$4,950

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 $3,800.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,745. That's at least $45 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kern, CA is $2,425 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,388 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	$1,999	$2,500	$4,500	$4,525
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$2,425	$3,473	$6,250	$6,673
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,448	$3,899	$3,990
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,273	$2,425	$3,495	$3,800
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$10,695	$6,500	$23,500
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,100	$3,225	$3,725
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,245	$3,200	$4,995	$5,875
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,334	$2,398	$3,388	$4,173
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$1,682	$2,748	$5,125	$6,600
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,650	$3,373	$3,320	$3,410

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 $988 and an average price per square feet of $26.16. There are a total of 4 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 $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $22.50. There are a total of 8 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 $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $19.50. There are a total of 40 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 0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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.