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$1,589
Bakersfield - California Avenue
3318 California Ave Bakersfield, CA
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$2,039
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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$1,850
Golden Valley Luxury Apartments Available Today!
600 Hoskings Ave Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,545 - 1,995
Auburn Oaks
6106 Auburn St Bakersfield, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,645
Quailwood
8001 Westfield Rd Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Aug. 24, 2026
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$1,125 - 1,200
Pacific Pines
3901 Q St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,595
Available Now! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath
5051 Ming Ave Suite 69 Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,795 - 2,260
Park Square At Seven Oaks
11325 Park Square Dr Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$1,975 - 2,315
Park West At Stockdale River Ranch
250 S Heath Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 31, 2026
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$1,175 - 1,425
Park Sorrento
2731 Bernard St Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,095 - 1,325
Mirage, Bakersfield
2601 S Real Rd Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,575
Westridge Garden Apartments
5501 Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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$1,735 - 1,875
Laurelwood West Villas
7601 Olympia Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Jul. 7, 2026
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$1,900 - 1,960
Greenhaven Apts.
901 Mohawk St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$890 - 990
Casa Del Sol Apartments
2601 Fremont St Bakersfield, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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11
$1,595
Villawoods
6300 Spice Way Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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30
$883 - 1,158
Springwood Court Apts
5451 Norris Rd Bakersfield, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,150
Kentucky Villa Apartments
2006 Kentucky St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200 - 1,400
Larcus Avenue Townhomes
2010 Larcus Ave Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$1,575
043.1 - 4125P - 2800 Barrington St Nb
2800 Barrington St Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,040
College View Apartments
2401 Christmas Tree Ln Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,075
1015-1019 L St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$7,000
606 Windsor Park Dr
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,145 - 1,300
Parkside Apartments
5100 Ming Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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29
$1,475 - 2,100
Edgewater
8200 Kroll Way Bakersfield, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,925 - 1,975
The Cue Apartments
1800 Q St Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
11940 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$6,500
10410 Bichester Ct
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$900
2311 2321 18Th St
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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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 $840 - $1,660
1BR $1,200 $830 - $1,980
2BR $1,550 $1,080 - $2,000
3BR $2,100 $1,490 - $2,880
4+BR $2,640 $1,770 - $5,800
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 15,866 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 $1,200 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 $1,550 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 $1,550 per month, which is similar to 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 2026 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2026 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 Decrease From May to June

Bakersfield rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Bakersfield experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

June Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Bakersfield and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased 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, 0 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

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Bakersfield suburbs.

June 2026 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

Bakersfield Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Bakersfield over the past year has been declining. 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

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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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