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$1,793
Bakersfield - California Avenue
3318 California Ave Bakersfield, CA
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$2,099
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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$1,500 - 2,505
Edgewater
8200 Kroll Way Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$995
Pacific Pines
3901 Q St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,415
Quailwood
8001 Westfield Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,425 - 1,710
The Springs
8101 Camino Media Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,675
Brookside Apartments
5051 Ming Ave Suite 69 Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$1,795 - 2,145
Park Square At Seven Oaks
11325 Park Square Dr Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$965 - 1,020
Santa Clarita
3800 Q St Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Jul. 25, 2025
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$1,825 - 2,100
Greenhaven Apts.
901 Mohawk St Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,742
Villa Mondavi
1100 Mondavi Way Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Jul. 31, 2025
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$1,125 - 1,320
Mirage, Bakersfield
2601 S Real Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,895
Polo Villas
4201 Jewetta Ave Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,225
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4215 Teal St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,995 - 2,411
Park West At Stockdale River Ranch
250 S Heath Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,036
Rio Mirada Villas
3300 Rio Mirada Dr Aka 4500 Buck Owens Blvd Bakersfield, CA
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42
$8,192
606 Windsor Park Dr
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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36
$8,192
10410 Bichester Ct
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,895 - 1,995
The Cove Apartments
1050 E Panama Ln Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Jul. 3, 2025
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$1,200
2531 Olive St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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14
$1,400
Larcus Avenue Townhomes
2010 Larcus Ave Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$1,050
Kentucky Villa Apartments
2006 Kentucky St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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8
$1,325
Rio Seco Apartments
2500 Dracena St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$1,050 - 1,195
Parkside Apartments
5100 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,975
1800 Q St
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Jul. 4, 2025
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30
$671 - 1,040
Springwood Court Apts
5451 Norris Rd Bakersfield, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,050 - 1,350
College View Apartments
2401 Christmas Tree Ln Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,000
2103 2113 21st St
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,175
139 - 4725P - 5630 Wilson Rd Rb
5630 Wilson Rd 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 $1,000 $690 - $1,870
1BR $1,250 $840 - $2,000
2BR $1,500 $990 - $2,120
3BR $2,200 $1,350 - $3,290
4+BR $2,580 $1,880 - $7,000
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 11,737 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 $1,000 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 $1,250 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 $1,500 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 $1,500 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 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:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2025 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2025 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 May to June

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0.32% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,248.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Bakersfield experienced a 1.56% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,501.0.

June Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Arvin, CA
Bakersfield, CA
$1,845
$1,244
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$1,200
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Median 1 BR Rent

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 0 of the Bakersfield suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 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

  • Rent decreased in Arvin, CA.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced higher than the city of Bakersfield.

June 2025 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Minneapolis, MN
Bakersfield, CA
$4,101
$3,197
$2,350
$2,316
$1,870
$1,341
$1,263
$1,247
$1,244
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$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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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 June 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR June 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,244.0 -0.24% $1,478.0 0.89%
Arvin, CA $1,845.0 -3.10% $2,105.0 -3.35%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million 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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