Average Rent in Kern, CA

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Current Versus Historical Kern, CA Rents

Kern rentals average $1,828 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,663, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $490 (-42.98%) year-over-year from $1,140 to $650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $260 (27.66%) year-over-year from $940 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $85 (6.23%) year-over-year from $1,365 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $243 (12.23%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.64%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,575. 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 62.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.90% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.38	$650	$1,140 (-42.98%)	$966 (-32.74%)
1 BR	$20.96	$1,200	$940 (27.66%)	$1,113 (7.78%)
2 BR	$19.64	$1,450	$1,365 (6.23%)	$1,332 (8.89%)
3 BR	$18.04	$2,225	$1,983 (12.23%)	$1,908 (16.59%)
4+ BR	$14.96	$2,575	$2,533 (1.64%)	$2,490 (3.41%)

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 $3,543 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 $1,397, 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 6.98% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 133.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kern, CA are about 115.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 102.17% 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	$1,325	$1,950	$2,800
Palmdale, CA	$1,325	$1,795	$2,000	$2,950
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,100	$3,000	$2,995
Burbank, CA	$2,073	$2,225	$3,200	$3,300
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA	$2,575	$2,295	$3,100	$3,500
Santa Clarita, CA	N/A	$2,500	$2,925	$3,543
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,300	$3,395	$3,700
Simi Valley, CA	$2,200	$2,050	$2,900	$4,100
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,075	$4,900
Calabasas, CA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,800	$6,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Kern

There are a total of 88 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 88 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 $1,663. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kern, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,235 per month. Whereas, at $18,700 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	$1,450	$1,995	$2,916	$2,144
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,745	$1,700	$2,350	$2,490
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$2,000	$2,550	$2,795
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$2,700	$4,044	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,165	$2,465	$3,200	$2,800
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$2,998
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,895	$3,225	$3,037
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,648	$1,985	$2,900	$3,318
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,283	$2,925	$3,500
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,025	$2,900	$3,550
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$2,980	$3,198	$3,600
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,395	$3,695	$3,673
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,598	$1,995	$2,931	$3,800
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,123	$2,498	$3,395	$3,873
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,712	$2,963	$4,306	$4,125
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$1,800	$2,798	$4,300
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$2,123	$2,995	$4,212	$4,325
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,370	$3,518	$4,775	$4,398
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA	$2,441	$2,436	$3,212	$4,598
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,103	$2,925	$4,695
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,811	$2,397	$3,748	$4,900
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,275	$4,598	$4,951
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$3,425	$5,100	$5,048
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$1,997	$2,750	$4,500	$5,395
Encino, Los Angeles, CA	$1,943	$1,900	$3,198	$5,948
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,495	$6,409	$6,800
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,549	$2,795	$3,450	$7,375
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,724	$5,195	$9,000
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$3,542	$6,250	$15,900
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$4,600	$6,950	$18,700

Top Counties Near Kern

There are a total of 7 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 $3,582. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Clark, NV. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Kern, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kern, CA is 15.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kern, CA is 133.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kern, CA is 107.02% 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	$1,538	$1,250	$1,523	$2,050
San Bernardino, CA	$1,450	$1,550	$2,200	$2,700
San Luis Obispo, CA	$1,500	$2,100	$3,000	$3,425
Riverside, CA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,900	$3,582
Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,289	$3,200	$3,650
Ventura, CA	$2,195	$2,300	$2,950	$4,100
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

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 $4,000.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,795. That's at least $49 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kern, CA is $2,400 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,280 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	$2,495	$4,800	$4,750
90069, Los Angeles, CA	$2,898	$3,325	$6,925	$6,700
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,910	$2,400	$3,820	$4,000
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$2,600	$3,500	$4,057
90210, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$4,800	$6,250	$22,975
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,095	$4,180	$4,195
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,252	$5,500	$5,995
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,470	$2,495	$3,548	$4,500
90049, Los Angeles, CA	$2,150	$2,800	$5,500	$9,500
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$2,945	$3,200	$3,310

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 $1,663. 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 $1,828 and an average price per square feet of $8.38. 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 $900 and an average price per square feet of $20.96. There are a total of 13 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 $19.64. There are a total of 47 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 -0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kern, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Kern, CA is around $1,330/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.