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Wheelan Court 2030
2030 Wheelan Ct Bakersfield, CA
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1050P -138.1.- Nb- 8319 Frankie Lou St. #a & #b
8319 Frankie Lou St #a Bakersfield, CA
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800 1/2 Goodman St
Bakersfield, CA
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278 - Fedele Pietro Lomonaco
642 Jasmine Parke Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Charming Southwest Home!
7605 Cibola Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom
1005 King St Bakersfield, CA
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Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom With Pool.
2604 Courtleigh Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Make Yourself At Home In This Delightful Bakersfield Single-family Residence, Perfectly Situated In The Midst Of All The Excitement - New Reduced Price!!
10407 Blythe Ct Bakersfield, CA
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3bd Rm, 2Bath Horse Property In Rosedale!
2732 Stagecoach St Bakersfield, CA
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3811 Oregon St
Bakersfield, CA
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Move In Special! $2875.00 Moves You In! Sw-4 Bedroom.
4607 Topanga St Bakersfield, CA
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Duplex In Nortwest Bakersfield
8403 Grandy St Bakersfield, CA
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7008 N Half Moon Dr. #b -apartment
7008 N Halfmoon Dr #b Bakersfield, CA
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Charming 3 Bed/2 Bath + Office Home In Nw Bakersfield With Solar And Security Deposit Alternative Option
7011 Crossroads Dr Bakersfield, CA
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6215 Windy River Ln
Bakersfield, CA
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6Tly
7604 Stockdale Hwy #a-d Bakersfield, CA
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2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House
2800 Q St Bakersfield, CA
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620 W DAY # A-B
Bakersfield, CA
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Stunning 4 Bed/2 Bath In Sw Bakersfield With Security Deposit Alternative Option
3705 Chisholm Trail Ave Bakersfield, CA
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910 K St
Bakersfield, CA
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Beautiful Home With Paid Solar In Seven Oaks!
2812 Chiselhurst Ct Bakersfield, CA
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Charming 2-bedroom Home In Oleander
2606 Sunset Ave Bakersfield, CA
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Gorgeous Split Wing Home With Solar
4609 Hayvenhurst Ave Bakersfield, CA
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Encina St
2625 & 2627 Encina St 2170 Bakersfield, CA
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home In Desired Northwest - $2295 Per Month!
11919 Stratosphere Ave Bakersfield, CA
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1666P - 548- 113 113 1/2 Wilson Ave. -jp/mg
113 113 1/2 Wilson Ave Bakersfield, CA
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Northwest 3+2 + Office! Ready Now!
11710 Stratosphere Ave Bakersfield, CA
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5404 El Palacio Dr
Bakersfield, CA
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Charming 3 Bedroom 2 Bath
2637 Alder St Bakersfield, CA
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8308 Grandy St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $960 $720 - $2,000
1BR $1,300 $830 - $1,980
2BR $1,450 $1,000 - $1,980
3BR $2,000 $1,410 - $2,600
4+BR $2,560 $1,940 - $3,920
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,025 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 $960 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 $1,300 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 $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:
November Rent Report

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

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 4.01% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,140.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Bakersfield experienced a 2.29% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,430.0.

November Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Bakersfield, CA
Taft, CA
$1,096
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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 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.

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
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Bakersfield, CA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
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$1,903
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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 November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,096.0 4.88% $1,398.0 2.49%
Taft, CA $971.0 0.21% $1,253.0 0.24%

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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