Bakersfield, CA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bakersfield is $935, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $923.

Studio apartments in Bakersfield rent for $643 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $828 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $974.

Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA

Last updated Apr 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $935 $643 $828 $974 $1,183
Y-o-Y Change 1% 2% 2% 1% 1%
Average Apartment Size 882 sq. ft. 430 sq. ft. 651 sq. ft. 938 sq. ft. 1,187 sq. ft.

The average size for a Bakersfield apartment is 882 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 430 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 651. 2-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield have an average size of 938 sq. ft.

Bakersfield, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $501-$70014%
  • $701-$1,00053%
  • $1,001-$1,50032%
  • $1,501-$2,0002%

Bakersfield, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Apr / 2018 $935 $643 $828 $974 $1,183
May / 2017 $924 $637 $814 $963 $1,186
Jan / 2017 $920 $628 $813 $960 $1,170
Sept / 2016 $923 $630 $813 $965 $1,173
May / 2016 $913 $613 $810 $954 $1,171
Jan / 2016 $899 $613 $792 $941 $1,153
Sept / 2015 $880 $612 $797 $925 $1,093
May / 2015 $880 $620 $797 $924 $1,094
Jan / 2015 $871 $600 $786 $917 $1,088
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Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA By Neighborhood

Riviera - Westchester
$980
Tuscany
$944
CSU Bakersfield
$910
Mountain Meadows
$860
Oakridge
$860
Rio Bravo
$860
Southgate
$858
Wible Orchard
$858
Downtown Bakersfield
$853
Homaker Park
$853
Amberton
$844
Kern City
$844
Laurelglen
$844
Park Stockdale
$844
Quailwood
$844
Sagepointe
$844
Spice Tract
$844
Stockdale Estates
$844
Stockdale Greens
$844
Bakersfield Country Club
$832
City in the Hills
$832
Eastridge Estates
$832
Hillcrest
$832
Kern River Golf Course
$832
Morning Star
$832
Panorama Heights
$832
College Heights
$828
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield are College Heights, where the average rent goes for $828/month, Bakersfield Country Club, where renters pay $832/mo on average, and City in the Hills, where the average rent goes for $832/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Eastridge Estates ($832), Hillcrest ($832), and Kern River Golf Course ($832), where the asking prices are below the average Bakersfield rent of $935/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield are CSU Bakersfield ($910), Tuscany ($944) and Riviera - Westchester ($980).

Bakersfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
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Neighborhood

Rent in Amberton is 1% higher than in Bakersfield Country Club

$844

Amberton rent is 10% lower than Bakersfield average

All rentals $844
Studio $672
1 Bed $742
2 Beds $894
3 Beds $1,145
$832

Bakersfield Country Club rent is 11% lower than Bakersfield average

All rentals $832
Studio $550
1 Bed $741
2 Beds $861
3 Beds $1,012

How Does Bakersfield Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Bakersfield $935 1%
Delano $882 0%
Oildale $1,092 -1%
Rosedale $1,231 0%
Arvin $724 -3%
Arvin City $724 -3%
Bear Valley Springs $969 11%

For more information about the Bakersfield rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Bakersfield apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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