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$1,675
4511-pc
4511 Pebble Creek Dr Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | May. 30, 2024
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$1,695
3304 Loyalton Ave
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,900
Two Story Home In Bakersfield
4201 Tweeddale Dr Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,299
Dana3600
3600-3610 Dana St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,495
Real Rd 105 Unit P
105 Real Rd Unit P Bakersfield, CA
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$1,175
4201 Parkwood Ct
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,595
6bh8111
8111 Laborough Dr Bakersfield, CA
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$1,150
2202 24th St
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Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Jun. 9, 2024
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$1,995
4201 Chadbourn St
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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6mv8106
8106 Laborough Dr Bakersfield, CA
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$1,500
Klamath Way, 6904
6904 Klamath Way Bakersfield, CA
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6430 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA
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615 Central
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,750
Ready To Move In House
413 Texas St Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,595
2801 El Berrendo Ave
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,925 - 2,525
1800 Q St
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,250
1001 W Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,550
3114B
3114 Brookside Dr Bakersfield, CA
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Stine Country Apartments
3800 Stine Rd Bakersfield, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$3,200
Rio Bravo Home Coming Soon!
4902 Hartnett Ct Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
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$900
3216 Hughes Ln
Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Jun. 18, 2024
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Ready Now! 3+2 With Rv Parking
2737 Hempstead Ln Bakersfield, CA
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$2,595
Move In Special 2 Weeks Free!!! 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom New Construction South West Home In A Cul De Sac. $2595 Rent $2595 Deposit
9612 Pony Mountain RD Bakersfield, CA
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$2,325
Beautiful Southwest Home!
9500 Cobble Mountain RD Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | May. 24, 2024
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$3,300
Beautiful Home In Gated Seven Oaks
1904 Ordsall St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,195
East Bakersfield Home
505 30th St Bakersfield, CA
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11013 Dawson Falls Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
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$2,100
12421 Andes Ave
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Jun. 21, 2024
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$2,400
1816 Delacorte Dr
Bakersfield, CA
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731 Oswell St Unit Front
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 $660 - $2,250
1BR $1,050 $850 - $2,090
2BR $1,400 $1,000 - $2,000
3BR $2,000 $1,290 - $2,780
4+BR $2,530 $1,850 - $3,500
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 8,278 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 $1,050 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 $1,400 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 $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,620 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 2024 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 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 April to May

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0.93% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,189.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Bakersfield experienced a 0.71% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,416.0.

May Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Bakersfield, CA
$1,178
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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, 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 2024 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
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Bakersfield, CA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
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$1,913
$1,300
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$1,178
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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 May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,178.0 1.99% $1,406.0 0.29%

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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