Bakersfield, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Bakersfield?

The average rent for an apartment in Bakersfield is $1,549. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Bakersfield, CA

Last updated May 2025
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,549 885 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Bakersfield?

The average size for a Bakersfield, CA apartment is 885 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Bakersfield, CA apartment rent ranges

Bakersfield, CA Occupied Housing Units

50,859 or 40% of the households in Bakersfield, CA are renter-occupied while 76,767 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Bakersfield, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Homaker Park, where the average rent goes for $1,031/month, Morning Star, where renters pay $1,203/mo on average, and Kern City, where the average rent goes for $1,220/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Sagepointe ($1,237), Hillcrest ($1,313), and Park Stockdale ($1,324), where the asking prices are below the average Bakersfield rent of $1,549/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Ridgeview Estates ($2,009), Masterpiece Estates ($2,114) and Terra Vista ($2,132).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most popular neighborhood in Bakersfield is Morning Star, where there are 3 listings with an average rent of $1,203. Next up is Park Stockdale, where apartments go for $1,324/month, followed by Riverlakes with $1,908 If you’re looking to rent in Bakersfield’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Wible Orchard, where renters pay $1,356 on average, and Laurelglen, where the average monthly rent is $1,531.

Bakersfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in College Heights is 6% lower than in CSU Bakersfield

$1,534

College Heights rent is 1% lower than Bakersfield average

Average Rent $1,534
$1,638

CSU Bakersfield rent is 6% higher than Bakersfield average

Average Rent $1,638

How Bakersfield Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Bakersfield $1,549
Los Angeles $2,779
East Bay $2,653
San Francisco $3,494
San Diego $2,981
Sacramento $1,891
Long Beach $2,618
Oakland $2,558
San Jose $3,107
Tulare $1,708
Fresno $1,584
Tehachapi, CA $1,366
Delano, CA $1,536
Porterville, CA $1,319
Rosamond, CA $1,760

What is the average price for a storage unit in Bakersfield?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Bakersfield is $113.37. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

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