Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA
12 apartment buildings, 81 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,778/mo
market average
Cheapest
$890/mo
King's Arms
Properties
12
tracked daily
Units
81
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Bakersfield, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Bakersfield, CA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
King's Arms
4101 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Pacific Pines
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Plaza Del Real Apartments
403 Real Rd APT 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Park Sorrento
2731 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
Serramonte Park Apartments
3535 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Cambridge Village Apartments
8200 N Laurelglen Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
Park Square at Seven Oaks
11325 Park Square Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King's Arms 4101 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA | $1,075 | $1,175 | $1.78 | 3.7 (21) | 3 |
| 2 | Pacific Pines 3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA | $1,125 | $1,468 | $1.60 | 3.8 (59) | 2 |
| 3 | Plaza Del Real Apartments 403 Real Rd APT 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA | $1,150 | $1,175 | $1.79 | 3.2 (16) | 2 |
| 4 | Park Sorrento 2731 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA | $1,175 | $1,347 | $2.20 | 4.1 (123) | 9 |
| 5 | Serramonte Park Apartments 3535 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA | $1,349 | $1,349 | $1.57 | 4.4 (77) | 1 |
| 6 | Cambridge Village Apartments 8200 N Laurelglen Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA | $1,680 | $1,791 | $2.15 | 3.9 (126) | 15 |
| 7 | Park Square at Seven Oaks 11325 Park Square Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA | $1,795 | $2,093 | $2.11 | 4.4 (79) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
King's Arms
3.7 (21)4101 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Pacific Pines
3.8 (59)3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Plaza Del Real Apartments
3.2 (16)403 Real Rd APT 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Park Sorrento
4.1 (123)2731 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
Serramonte Park Apartments
4.4 (77)3535 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Cambridge Village Apartments
3.9 (126)8200 N Laurelglen Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
Bakersfield, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,778 per month, based on 81 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,075 at King's Arms to $2,280 at 17th Place Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,223/mo | $890/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,557/mo | $990/mo | 17 |
| 2 Bed | $1,767/mo | $1,125/mo | 44 |
| 3 Bed | $2,182/mo | $1,850/mo | 16 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Bakersfield, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bakersfield, CA averages $1,557/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,767/mo. At the local median household income of $77,397, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bakersfield, CA at $1,371/mo. The current tracked market average runs 30% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bakersfield, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Bakersfield
Demand in the Bakersfield rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Chevron
- Kern County
- Dignity Health
- Grimmway Farms
Mean one-way commute in Bakersfield, CA is 24 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bakersfield, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,778/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($890/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Bakersfield, CA is $77,397 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bakersfield, CA
Overall prices in Bakersfield, CA runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bakersfield, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,778 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,770/mo |
Population
408,366
Median household income
$77,397
Census median rent
$1,371/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Bakersfield, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bakersfield, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,909 | +64% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,783 | +57% | 29 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,499 | +41% | 24 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,179 | +79% | 23 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,396 | +35% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,328 | +31% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,778 per month, based on 81 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bakersfield, CA?
The lowest available rent in Bakersfield, CA starts at $890 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield, CA average $1,557/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $990/mo across 17 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield, CA average $1,767/mo. Units start from $1,125/mo across 44 units currently listed.
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