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2003 Lester St Bakersfield, CA
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610 Columbus St #d - 610 Columbus St Bakersfield, CA
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Harvest Creek
2520 Bishop Dr Bakersfield, CA
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5301 Lennox Ave Unit Loft
Bakersfield, CA
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Laurelglen
2601 Ashe Rd Bakersfield, CA
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6004 Webb Way
Bakersfield, CA
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11805 Holabird Ave
Bakersfield, CA
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Make Yourself At Home In This Delightful Bakersfield Single-family Home, With 3 Bedrooms + Studio And 2 Bathrooms
11001 Mirage Dr Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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M12- 2816 N. Halfmoon Dr.
2816 N Halfmoon Dr #b Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Jan. 15, 2026
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2618 Nelson St
Bakersfield, CA
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$2,195
Oleander Home With A Huge Shop!
222 Olive St Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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139 - 4729P -1107 Quincy St Rb
1107 Quincy St Bakersfield, CA
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7318 Chetco River St
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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5910 Tandil Way
Bakersfield, CA
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23rd Street
2110 23Rd St Bakersfield, CA
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220 Pacific St
Bakersfield, CA
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200 Lincoln Ave
Bakersfield, CA
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Shadow Ridge Apartments
7000 College Ave Bakersfield, CA
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$750
1213 Dawn St
Bakersfield, CA
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6308 Wildflower St
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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407 Lincoln Ave
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Dec. 21, 2025
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Beautiful Home In 55+ Community
13401 Copper Crest Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Dec. 28, 2025
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160 - Sablewood Duplexes
Allen Road/mira Sol Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 - 3 BR | Dec. 23, 2025
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$1,695
Pebble Creek 4502 A-d
4502 Pebble Creek Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Spacious Stockdale Ranch Home!
14 Claudia Autumn Dr Bakersfield, CA
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019-224-228 Wilson Ave
226 Wilson Ave Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Dec. 25, 2025
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$2,250
914 Gargano Rd
Bakersfield, CA
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501 Belmont Ave
Bakersfield, CA
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2190 Monterey St
Bakersfield, CA
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8307 Basalt 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 $980 $750 - $1,490
1BR $1,150 $830 - $1,980
2BR $1,480 $1,000 - $2,000
3BR $2,050 $1,350 - $2,620
4+BR $2,550 $1,990 - $3,840
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 13,937 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 $980 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 $1,150 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 $1,480 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 $1,480 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 $39,000 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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 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 Decrease From November to December

Bakersfield rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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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