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Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Bakersfield, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,770/mo
Lowest Available
$1,100/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
59
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Grounds | $2,250 | ▲ $40 | $2,250 | 1 | 1 |
| Bakersfield 93314 | $2,239 | ▼ $39 | $1,925 | 1 | 7 |
| Downtown | $2,193 | ▲ $2 | $1,925 | 2 | 7 |
| Bakersfield 93311 | $1,837 | ▼ $951 | $1,590 | 2 | 23 |
| Bakersfield 93306 | $1,385 | ▲ $6 | $1,325 | 1 | 10 |
| Southgate | $1,349 | $0 | $1,349 | 1 | 7 |
| Stockdale Country Club | $1,190 | ▲ $40 | $1,100 | 2 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bakersfield, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,770 per month across 10 apartment communities and 59 available units.
The most affordable option is King's Arms starting at $1,100/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,586/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,748/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,254/mo.
Prices range from $1,100 to $2,395 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Bakersfield, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,857 | - | 10 |
| June 2026 | $1,774 | -$83 | 11 |
| July 2026 | $1,907 | +$133 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $2,241 | +$334 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $1,888 | -$353 | 10 |
| October 2026 | $1,875 | -$13 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bakersfield, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bakersfield, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Arms | $1,100/mo | $1,187/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
| Plaza Del Real Apartments | $1,200/mo | $1,200/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
| Park Sorrento | $1,325/mo | $1,385/mo | 10 | 4.1 |
| Serramonte Park Apartments | $1,349/mo | $1,349/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | $1,590/mo | $1,798/mo | 21 | 3.9 |
| The Cue, Eastchester Flats | $1,925/mo | $1,925/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
| Sablewood Gardens Apartments | $1,925/mo | $2,238/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
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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 $1,770/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 ($1,100/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/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) | $1,770 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,762/mo |
Population
408,366
Median household income
$77,397
Census median rent
$1,371/mo
Census rent burden
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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