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 May 2026, the average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,850 per month, which is 4% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,850

-1.3%-$25 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

776

APARTMENTS

$1,376

HOUSES

$2,444

TOWNHOUSES

$1,400

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Bakersfield, CA at $1,376 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,444 per month. Townhomes average $1,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,175
2 Bedrooms	$1,424
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,671
All	$1,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Bakersfield, CA is $1,175 per month, followed by $1,424 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,671 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,141
2 Bedrooms	$1,385
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,750
All	$1,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Bakersfield, CA is $1,141 per month, followed by $1,385 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,750 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,151
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$800
All	$1,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,151 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,595
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,700
All	$2,444

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Bakersfield, CA is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,595 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom house.