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$1,799
Bakersfield - California Avenue
3318 California Ave Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,949
Bakersfield - Chester Lane
3600 Chester Ln 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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11
$1,475 - 1,985
Edgewater
8200 Kroll Way Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,415 - 1,630
Quailwood
8001 Westfield Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,595 - 1,750
Brookside Apartments
5051 Ming Ave Suite 69 Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,675 - 1,875
Polo Villas
4201 Jewetta Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,775 - 1,910
Greenhaven Apts.
901 Mohawk St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$895 - 1,050
Pacific Terrace
3701 Q St Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,100
30Stine
30 Stine Rd Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
3 Beds 1 Bath Home In Bakersfield
514 Woodrow St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$990
Casa Del Sol Apartments
2601 Fremont St Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,600
600 Hosking Ave
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,025
237 Mlk Blvd
237 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,525
1225 Bank St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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20
$1,150
1 Bed 1 Bath - Move In Special!
1401 Mcdonald Way Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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16
$1,295
Teal Gardens
4140 Teal St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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13
$1,725
Central Bakersfield
2719 San St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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36
$7,000
10410 Bichester Ct
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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11
$1,595
6Ven
4909 Rock Bottom Way Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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4
$995 - 1,050
Pacific Pines
3901 Q St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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6
$1,250
Valhalla / Mcdonald 2 Bedroom
1401 Mcdonald Way Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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42
$7,000
606 Windsor Park Dr
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,280
17th Place Townhomes
1001 18th St Unit 34 Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Dec. 31, 2024
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$1,145 - 1,195
Parkside Apartments
5100 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Jan. 10, 2025
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$1,900
600 Hosking Ave
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,050 - 1,350
College View Apartments
2401 Christmas Tree Ln Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,225
1015-1019 L St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Bakersfield
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$1,950 - 2,525
1800 Q St
Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,250
Tyner Ranch Beautiful Home Coming Soon!
5507 Tierra Abierta Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jan. 20, 2025
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,210 $820 - $2,120
1BR $1,240 $870 - $2,000
2BR $1,450 $1,000 - $2,110
3BR $2,000 $1,450 - $2,600
4+BR $2,610 $2,000 - $4,420
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,356 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 $1,210 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 $1,240 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 $1,600 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 $48,000 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:
December Rent Report

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

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 7.63% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,227.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Bakersfield experienced a 1.54% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,452.0.

December Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Bakersfield, CA
Taft, CA
$1,140
$975
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
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 1 of the Bakersfield suburb 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:

  • Rent increased in Taft, CA .

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

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Bakersfield.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Bakersfield, CA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$1,140
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,140.0 4.02% $1,430.0 2.29%
Taft, CA $975.0 0.41% $1,283.0 2.39%

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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