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Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Bakersfield, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,231/mo
▲ +2.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$975/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
15
tracked daily
Units Listed
45
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Bakersfield, CA
8 listed units across 2 buildings offering 2 bed units in Bakersfield, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $318/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park West at Stockdale River Ranch | Unit 9 | $4,590 | $2,395 | $2,195 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 191 | $1,990 | $1,890 | $100 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 101 | $2,250 | $2,200 | $50 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 103 | $1,995 | $1,945 | $50 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 193 | $1,990 | $1,940 | $50 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 205 | $1,990 | $1,940 | $50 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 125 | $1,830 | $1,805 | $25 |
| Villas At Scenic River | Unit 133 | $1,785 | $1,760 | $25 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA
Compare average rent across Bakersfield, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield 93314 | $3,167 | ▲ $979 | $1,925 | 2 | 29 |
| Polo Grounds | $2,325 | $0 | $2,225 | 1 | 2 |
| Bakersfield 93308 | $1,868 | ▼ $164 | $1,760 | 1 | 5 |
| Bakersfield 93311 | $1,857 | ▼ $121 | $1,705 | 2 | 14 |
| Downtown | $1,659 | ▼ $24 | $1,117 | 4 | 8 |
| Southgate | $1,349 | $0 | $1,349 | 1 | 1 |
| Bakersfield 93306 | $1,332 | ▼ $9 | $1,175 | 1 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bakersfield, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $2,231 per month across 15 apartment communities and 45 available units. Rents have increased $34 (2.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Central Valley Property Advisors starting at $975/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,231/mo.
Prices range from $975 to $9,905 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Bakersfield, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,510 | - | 5 |
| May 2026 | $1,677 | +$167 | 12 |
| June 2026 | $1,677 | $0 | 13 |
| July 2026 | $1,725 | +$48 | 13 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bakersfield, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bakersfield, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Property Advisors | $975/mo | $975/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Sunrise Apartments | $1,117/mo | $1,117/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Pacific Pines | $1,125/mo | $1,163/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
| TruStar Properties, Inc. | $1,200/mo | $1,349/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| Plaza Del Real Apartments | $1,200/mo | $1,200/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
| King's Arms | $1,325/mo | $1,325/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
| Serramonte Park Apartments | $1,349/mo | $1,349/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bakersfield, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,231/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Bakersfield, CA is $77,397 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bakersfield, CA
Overall prices in Bakersfield, CA runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bakersfield, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,231 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $5,223/mo |
Population
408,366
Median household income
$77,397
Census median rent
$1,371/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Bakersfield, CA Apartments
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