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Apartments in Bakersfield

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$2,180
17th Place Townhomes
1001 18th St Unit 34 Bakersfield, CA
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$2,600
3 Bedroom House With Pool!!
3504 Woodstead St Bakersfield, CA
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$900
1506 Platea St
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,350
Micheli Ct 3612
3612 Micheli Ct Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | May. 24, 2024
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$1,995
10600 Sunset Hills Ln
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,100
Small House For Rent
805 Oildale Dr Bakersfield, CA
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$1,750
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath House With Central Air.
830 M St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,300
Bu4809
4809 Buckley Way Bakersfield, CA
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$1,845
The Cove Apartments
1050 E Panama Ln Bakersfield, CA
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$850
208 WILSON AVE. #A-B & 208 Wilson (Rear) 210 WILSON AVE. #A-B & 210 Wilson (Rear)
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,250
614 1/2 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,700
Reddick Ln 1200
1200 Reddick Ln Bakersfield, CA
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$1,050
Spacious 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom!!
6 No Mcdonald Way Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | May. 18, 2024
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$900
3216 Hughes Ln
Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Jun. 18, 2024
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$1,450
4717 Buckley Way (w & A)
4717 Buckley Way Bakersfield, CA
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$2,495
Ready Now! 3+2 Bedroom House With Solar! Rv Parking!
2737 Hempstead Ln Bakersfield, CA
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$1,195
East Bakersfield Home
505 30th St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,200
Columbus Creek
4820 Columbus St Bakersfield, CA
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$2,750
Beautiful Home Off Of Coffee And Olive!
8407 Glenlakes Ct Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,300
Stunning Home In East Bakersfield
1727 Oswell St Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,750
Ready To Move In House
413 Texas St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,250
820-830 Roberts Ln
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,925 - 2,500
1800 Q St
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,150
Stine Country Apartments
3800 Stine Rd Bakersfield, CA
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$2,195
711 Pebble Beach Dr
Bakersfield, CA
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$795
708 1/2 21st St
Bakersfield, CA
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$895
1620 Orange Dr Unit B
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | May. 6, 2024
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$2,695
2801 El Berrendo Ave
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,295
Teal Gardens
4140 Teal St Bakersfield, CA
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2618 Nelson St
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 $980 $680 - $1,960
1BR $1,150 $850 - $1,900
2BR $1,400 $1,030 - $1,910
3BR $2,000 $1,400 - $2,750
4+BR $2,530 $1,860 - $3,550
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 8,144 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 $980 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 $1,150 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 $1,400 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 $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,620 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 $39,000 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:
May Rent Report

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

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0.93% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,189.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Bakersfield experienced a 0.71% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,416.0.

May Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Bakersfield, CA
$1,178
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$400
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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.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Bakersfield, CA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$1,178
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$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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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 May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,178.0 1.99% $1,406.0 0.29%

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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