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Apartments in Bakersfield

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$1,199
Bakersfield - California Avenue
3318 California Ave Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,469
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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$1,125
Pacific Pines
3901 Q St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,415 - 1,470
Quailwood
8001 Westfield Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,570 - 2,470
Edgewater
8200 Kroll Way Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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10
$1,015 - 1,300
Parkside Apartments
5100 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$965
Pacific Terrace
3701 Q St Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,625
Brookside Apartments
5051 Ming Ave Suite 69 Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Feb. 10, 2026
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$1,955 - 2,300
Park West At Stockdale River Ranch
250 S Heath Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Feb. 15, 2026
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$1,125 - 1,295
Mirage, Bakersfield
2601 S Real Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,795 - 2,250
Park Square At Seven Oaks
11325 Park Square Dr Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Feb. 13, 2026
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$1,637 - 1,895
Villa Mondavi
1100 Mondavi Way Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Mar. 4, 2026
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$3,195
Move-in Ready: Elegant 4-bedroom Home With Paid Solar In Gated Community
14620 Yellow Lupine Dr Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$5,750
Coming Soon: 5-bedroom Pool & Spa Home In Masterpiece Estates
1509 Renoir Ave Bakersfield, CA
5 BR | Available Now
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3
$1,680 - 1,950
Polo Villas
4201 Jewetta Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,735 - 1,950
Laurelwood West Villas
7601 Olympia Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,900 - 2,025
Greenhaven Apts.
901 Mohawk St Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,255 - 1,725
Raintree Garden Apartments
5051 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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10
$975 - 1,150
Kentucky Villa Apartments
2006 Kentucky St Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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14
$1,200
Larcus Avenue Townhomes
2010 Larcus Ave Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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23
$1,700
6302 Castleford St
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$995
1801 S Real Rd
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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8
$1,800
Wh4422
4422 White Ln Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Feb. 13, 2026
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$1,975
1800 Q St
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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38
$1,895
The Cove Apartments
1050 E Panama Ln Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Mar. 9, 2026
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42
$7,000
606 Windsor Park Dr
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,850
Brookside Senior Apts
2605 Brookside Dr Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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8
$1,675
Bc817-11
817 Quail Ln Lot 11 Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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13
$1,075
1015-1019 L St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $990 $750 - $1,250
1BR $1,180 $850 - $1,960
2BR $1,480 $1,050 - $1,960
3BR $2,040 $1,350 - $2,750
4+BR $2,650 $1,980 - $5,320
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 14,438 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 $990 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 $1,180 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 $1,480 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 $1,480 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,650 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 $40,000 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:
February Rent Report

Welcome to the February 2026 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 2026 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 Decrease From January to February

Bakersfield rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from January to February, Bakersfield experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

February Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Bakersfield and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased 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.

February 2026 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

Bakersfield Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Bakersfield over the past year has been declining. 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

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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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