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609 Grace St
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,395
House For Rent On 2446 Hasti Acres Drive
2246 HASTI ACRES Bakersfield, CA
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B Street
2104 B St Bakersfield, CA
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265 Hudson St
Bakersfield, CA
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Princeton Ave
932 Princeton Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,795
House For Rent On 8501 Tamworth Street
8501 Tamworth St Bakersfield, CA
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Beautiful Four Bedroom Home In Olive Estates
5615 Bayberry Ave Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | May. 13, 2026
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$2,000
Cute Home For Rent South Bakersfield Cul De Sac
2625 Miria Dr Bakersfield, CA
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$2,225
3+office+2 In South San Lauren
5704 Latina Dr Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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$2,500
Move In Special $500 Off First Month Rent! Lovely Home In Southwest Bakersfield!
3711 Rancho Santa Fe St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,800
Charming 3-bedroom Home! Move In Special
925 Pesante Rd Bakersfield, CA
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$1,850
Mo114
114 Moneta Ave Bakersfield, CA
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$2,450
Comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath Home With Modern Kitchen
11012 Dawson Falls Ave Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Jul. 6, 2026
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House For Rent On 4938 Shorebird Drive
4968 Shorebird Dr Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,475
Pcd6400
6400 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, CA
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$3,100
Spacious 4 Bed / 3 Bath Home In Haggin Oaks!
8715 Beau Maison Way Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Welcome To 510 Holtby Ave – Charming Home In The Heart Of Oleander!
510 Holtby Rd Bakersfield, CA
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$2,700
Beautiful 4 Bed / 2 Bath Home In Desirable Seven Oaks Community!
309 Barkine Ct Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jul. 13, 2026
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$1,295
2808 Morin Ct
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,075
Charming 3 Bed/2 Bath Ne Bakersfield Home W/ Rbp & $0 Deposit Option
2520 Loma Linda Dr Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | May. 15, 2026
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8812 Fox Creek Ct
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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1116 Adelaide Ave Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2026
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West Day Village Llc
3125 Park Meadows Dr Unit B Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | May. 18, 2026
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1401 14th St
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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601-611 Eye St
Bakersfield, CA
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Exceptional Home With Modern Luxury 3br 2.5 B And Lake , Pool And Mountain Views!
14500 Las Palmas Dr Bakersfield, CA
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8410 Grandy St
8410 Grandy Bakersfield, CA
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House For Rent On 4519 Gordon Street
4519 Gordon St Bakersfield, CA
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11512 Marazion Hill Ct
Bakersfield, CA
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Manor St. 4203 #a & B
4203 Manor 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 $1,000 $750 - $1,800
1BR $1,170 $830 - $1,980
2BR $1,580 $1,050 - $1,950
3BR $2,000 $1,350 - $3,200
4+BR $2,670 $1,850 - $3,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 15,446 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 $1,170 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 $1,580 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 $1,580 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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 April to May

Bakersfield rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, 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 April to May, 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 $.

May 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.

May 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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