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Apartments in Bakersfield

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$1,350 - 1,575
Villa Sienna Apartments
6900 Valleyview Dr Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,375
11409 Blue Grass Dr
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,350
7032 Ming Ave Unit A-e
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,395
009- 660 Blue Mountain Way
660 Blue Mountain Way Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Dec. 27, 2024
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$1,425
Duplex With Solar!!
112 Lincoln Ave Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Dec. 17, 2024
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$2,455
Stunning 4 Bed/3 Bath Home In Sw Bakersfield With Security Deposit Alternative Option
4103 Crescent Rock Ln Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,850
Stunning Home In Gossamar Grove With Mother In Law Suite
9001 Sevenleaf Way Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$3,199
5405 Transparent Ct
Bakersfield, CA
5 BR | Available Now
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$2,450
Beautiful Southwest Home!
13904 Calle St Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Dec. 9, 2024
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$2,900
1012 Lisbury Ct
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$850
1313 & 1317 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
Orrick Ct 4324
4324 Orrick Ct Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,295
3836 Soranno Ave
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Stonemark
3700 Q St Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
117 Old Drovers Ln
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,595
2405 Olive St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,250
4201 California Ave Unit One
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,325
7Brotz
1823 Myrtle St Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$725
100-134 E Harding Ave
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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$1,895 - 1,995
159 - The Boardwalk Luxury Apartments
5201 Gasol Ct Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,895
2709 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,095
Coming Soon! Nice 3 Bedroom House Located In Nw Bakersfield (rosedale)
419 Dovecotes Ct Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$875
2190 Monterey St
Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,395
Half Moon Dr N. 6812 A-d
6812 N Halfmoon Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,595
Laurelglen Blvd S. 7817 #a-d
7817 S Laurelglen Blvd Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,900
Lovely Home In East Bakersfield!
1011 Deer Ridge Dr Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Jan. 4, 2025
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$1,195
038- 3313 Chester Ln
3313 Chester Ln #d Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Dec. 1, 2024
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$895
019-224-228 Wilson Ave
226 Wilson Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Charming 4-bedroom Home Near Bakersfield College With Recent Updates
1009 Shattuck Ave Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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130 - The New Yorker Apartments
1906 18th 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 $960 $720 - $2,000
1BR $1,300 $830 - $1,980
2BR $1,460 $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 $1,460 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 $1,460 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
$971
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$400
$800
$1,200
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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
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
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Bakersfield, CA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$1,096
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$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
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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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