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Beautiful Southwest Home!
10605 Pleasant Valley Dr Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Jan. 27, 2025
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2600 New Stine Rd Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Dec. 1, 2024
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Charming 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Nor Home With Huge Yard And Security Deposit Alternative Option
4413 Highland Hills St Bakersfield, CA
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Sw Cozy Home For Rent
3617 Amur Maple Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Move In Special On Approved Credit! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Townhome Located In The 93308 Zipcode.
5715 Castlegate Ln Bakersfield, CA
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Campus Park . Move In Special! $2547.50 Moves You In!!
8501 Sargent Way Bakersfield, CA
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Stunning Home In 93311!
12218 Hawksmoor St Bakersfield, CA
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South West Home Ready To Move In
9326 Cousteau Ave Bakersfield, CA
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918 20th St
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3208 Caliente St Bakersfield, CA
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Sw-bakersfield 4 Bedrooms+ Office 2
7517 Sutters Mill St Bakersfield, CA
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Coming Soon! Spacious 4-bed, 2-bath Country Home With Pool, Spa, And More!
6600 Jetta Ave Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
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612 8th St #c
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
8400 Frankie Lou
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Nov. 25, 2024
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$1,080
1918 16th St
Bakersfield, CA
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8618 Grandy St
Bakersfield, CA
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Cutest Furnished Bungalow!
1618 Terrace Way Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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3 Bedroom 1 And 3/4 Bath Home Is Nestled In The La Cresta Neighborhood!
243 Bonita Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Beautiful Home For Rent
20 Belfast Ct Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Nov. 26, 2024
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Darling Home In East Bakersfied!
3729 Cardinal Ave Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Dec. 16, 2024
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3208 Brookside Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Single Family Home Available Now In The Sw!
3000 Verdant Ct Bakersfield, CA
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1909 Kentucky St
Bakersfield, CA
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126 Woodrow Ave
Bakersfield, CA
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3461 S Chester Ave #31
Bakersfield, CA
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Vernon Vista Townhomes
2401 Eric Way Bakersfield, CA
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4701 Matterhorn
4701 Matterhorn Way Bakersfield, CA
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1617 Bermuda Greens Ct
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Dec. 2, 2024
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1311 E 18th St Bakersfield, CA
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Sw Beautiful 2 Story Home For Rent
3831 Boswellia Dr 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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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
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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
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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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