Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Bakersfield?
Homaker Park $1,091/month
Morning Star $1,241/month
Hillcrest $1,282/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of /month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Bakersfield?
Ridgeview Estates $1,985/month
Pheasant Run $2,063/month
Terra Vista $2,096/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Terra Vista | $2,096 |
| Pheasant Run | $2,063 |
| Ridgeview Estates | $1,985 |
| Riverlakes | $1,853 |
| Stockdale Greens | $1,647 |
| Laurelglen | $1,566 |
| College Heights | $1,517 |
| Wible Orchard | $1,344 |
| Hillcrest | $1,282 |
| Morning Star | $1,241 |
| Homaker Park | $1,091 |
Bakersfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in College Heights is 18% higher than in Hillcrest
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Bakersfield apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.