What's the average rent in Bakersfield, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Bakersfield, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,750 per month, which is 9% lower than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,750

0.0%No change month over month

-10.3%-$200 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

981

APARTMENTS

$1,381

HOUSES

$2,400

TOWNHOUSES

$1,600

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Bakersfield, CA at $1,381 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,400 per month. Townhomes average $1,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,195
4 Bedrooms	$2,750
All	$1,750

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Bakersfield, CA is $1,095 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,195 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,750 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,600

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Bakersfield, CA is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,717
4 Bedrooms	$2,245
All	$1,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,717 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,245 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,567
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,750
All	$2,400

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Bakersfield, CA is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,567 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,750 for a 4 bedroom house.