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$1,815
Bakersfield - Chester Lane
3600 Chester Ln Bakersfield, CA
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$2,549
Bakersfield - California Avenue
3318 California Ave Bakersfield, CA
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$1,195 - 1,295
Santa Rosa
901 W Columbus St Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,250
8523 Frankie Lou
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,195
711 Pebble Beach Dr
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$795
708 1/2 21st St
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,050
1401 Baker St
Bakerfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,295
12115 Rodeo Ave
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Jun. 7, 2024
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$1,900
2208 Holden Way
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$895
1620 Orange Dr Unit B
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,150
2500 Ashe Rd
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,295
4140 Teal St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Apr. 26, 2024
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$2,750
15514 Saint Clement Way
Bakersifeld, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,500
9915 Tuscarora Dr
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,295
5801 Fair Wind Ave
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,150
6211 & 6213 Rogers St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,900
15810 Cole Brook Ct
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,050
2902 Sunset Ave
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$925
1405 Pacific St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,100
8005 Cold Creek Ct
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,100
6702 Chinook Falls Dr
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,675
4511 Pebble Creek Dr
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,399
3600-3610 Dana St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,595
8111 Laborough Dr
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,250
2202 24th St
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Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
2208 Bradford St
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
3109 Edmonton St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,575
13400 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,995
10600 Sunset Hills Ln
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
805 Oildale Dr
Bakersfield, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $940 $700 - $1,890
1BR $1,200 $900 - $1,920
2BR $1,450 $1,030 - $1,980
3BR $2,000 $1,200 - $2,700
4+BR $2,640 $1,670 - $4,500
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Bakersfield, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 8,547 apartments available in Bakersfield.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Bakersfield is around $940 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield is around $1,200 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield is around $1,450 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Bakersfield, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, the average rent price is $1,450 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Bakersfield, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Bakersfield, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $38,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Bakersfield Apartment

Bakersfield is a city that has a lot going for it. With fantastic weather, close proximity to L.A. and a laid back atmosphere, Bakersfield is perfectly suited to those who want to enjoy their life while they live it. Home to the California State University and Bakersfield college, Bakersfield is the kind of place where you can be sure to enjoy your life while getting your education.

As the seat of Kern County, the country government is the largest employer in Bakersfield. However, agriculture also plays a significant part in the local economy. Carrots are one of the most important local crops. Two of the world's largest carrot producers work out of the Bakersfield area.

When to Search

Bakersfield typically has year-round vacancies. However, if you want to ensure yourself a good place and have your pick of locations, a good time to look is in the early spring. This is when many people are moving out after school is finished or leaving due to the summer.

Staying in the Know

With the number of vacancies in the city, landlords are hungry for good clients. If you can put together a polished application with good references, even if you're a first time renter, you should be able to find a great apartment. You can use prior employment references or references from your teachers if you've never rented an apartment before.

Life in Bakersfield

Transportation

Like most California cities, Bakersfield is the type of city where you want to have a car. The public transit system, the Golden Empire Transit System (or GET) will carry you to major destinations, but is severely limited compared to the transit systems in other similarly sized cities. If you don't have a car, you're going to want to live as close as possible to your school or work, as it will make life much easier for you.

Where to play

If you're looking for the hot nightlife, you need to head to downtown Bakersfield to check out local secrets like The Padre and Sandrini's. The Kern County Museum is a local landmark that features regular events that encourage many return visits. The strong local Basque community also means that you can find fantastic Basque cuisine at locally owned restaurants scattered throughout the city.

Neighborhoods

Downtown Bakersfield

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Bakersfield:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2024 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2024 key findings and figures for the Bakersfield rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Bakersfield and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Bakersfield average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Bakersfield Rent Prices Increase From March to April

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a 1.99% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,178.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Bakersfield experienced a 0.29% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,406.0.

April Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Bakersfield, CA
$1,155
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Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Bakersfield and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Bakersfield over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Bakersfield suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Bakersfield suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Bakersfield suburbs.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Bakersfield, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
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$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,155
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$5,200
Median Rent

Bakersfield Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Bakersfield over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Bakersfield average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Bakersfield and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Bakersfield and suburbs

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,155.0 2.21% $1,402.0 0.36%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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