Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA
13 apartment buildings, 109 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,558/mo
Cheapest
$750/mo
Properties
13
Units
109
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 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 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Central Valley Property Advisors
4540 California Ave #510, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
TruStar Properties, Inc.
4200 Easton Dr # 2, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Pacific Pines
3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Park Sorrento
2731 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
Plaza Del Real Apartments
403 Real Rd APT 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Serramonte Park Apartments
3535 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Cambridge Village Apartments
8200 N Laurelglen Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Valley Property Advisors 4540 California Ave #510, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA | $750 | $1,040 | $1.08 | 3.3 (12) | 23 |
| 2 | TruStar Properties, Inc. 4200 Easton Dr # 2, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA | $990 | $1,354 | $1.61 | 3.9 (69) | 10 |
| 3 | Pacific Pines 3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA | $1,125 | $1,195 | $1.42 | 3.8 (59) | 7 |
| 4 | Park Sorrento 2731 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA | $1,175 | $1,346 | $2.41 | 4.1 (123) | 12 |
| 5 | Plaza Del Real Apartments 403 Real Rd APT 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1.66 | 3.2 (16) | 1 |
| 6 | Serramonte Park Apartments 3535 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA | $1,349 | $1,349 | $1.57 | 4.4 (77) | 1 |
| 7 | Cambridge Village Apartments 8200 N Laurelglen Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA | $1,525 | $1,745 | $2.19 | 3.9 (126) | 29 |
Explore Each Property
Central Valley Property Advisors
3.3 (12)4540 California Ave #510, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
TruStar Properties, Inc.
3.9 (69)4200 Easton Dr # 2, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Pacific Pines
3.8 (59)3901 Q St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Park Sorrento
4.1 (123)2731 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA
Plaza Del Real Apartments
3.2 (16)403 Real Rd APT 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA
Serramonte Park Apartments
4.4 (77)3535 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Bakersfield, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,558 per month, based on 109 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $750 at Central Valley Property Advisors to $2,280 at 17th Place Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $934/mo | $750/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $1,378/mo | $825/mo | 34 |
| 2 Bed | $1,575/mo | $850/mo | 53 |
| 3 Bed | $2,196/mo | $1,865/mo | 15 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,378/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,575/mo. At the local median household income of $77,397, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
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 14% 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
$62,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,558/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Bakersfield, CA is $77,397 , about 3% above 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) | $1,558 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,550/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.
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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 | $2,872 | +84% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +106% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | +47% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | +63% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +76% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +115% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,558 per month, based on 109 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bakersfield, CA?
The lowest available rent in Bakersfield, CA starts at $750 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield, CA average $1,378/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $825/mo across 34 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield, CA average $1,575/mo. Units start from $850/mo across 53 units currently listed.
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