Bakersfield, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Bakersfield is $1,020, a 6% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,020 | 6% | 862 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Bakersfield, CA apartment is 862 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Bakersfield, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7006%
- $701-$1,00048%
- $1,001-$1,50041%
- $1,501-$2,0004%
Bakersfield, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households25%
- Owner-occupied Households74%
29,552 or 25% of the households in Bakersfield, CA are renter-occupied while 85,803 or 74% are owner-occupied.
Bakersfield, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jul / 2016 | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Sep / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $913 | $923 | $917 | $921 | $929 | $936 | $950 | $973 | $992 | $1,020 |
| National | $1,342 | $1,350 | $1,346 | $1,378 | $1,380 | $1,383 | $1,418 | $1,427 | $1,431 | $1,466 |
Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| La Cresta - Alta Vista | $755 |
| Baker Street | $755 |
| Oleander - Sunset | $785 |
| Benton Park | $785 |
| College Heights | $910 |
| Stockdale Greens | $912 |
| Stockdale Estates | $912 |
| Spice Tract | $912 |
| Sagepointe | $912 |
| Quailwood | $912 |
| Park Stockdale | $912 |
| Laurelglen | $912 |
| Kern City | $912 |
| Amberton | $912 |
| Panorama Heights | $915 |
| Morning Star | $915 |
| Kern River Golf Course | $915 |
| Hillcrest | $915 |
| Eastridge Estates | $915 |
| City in the Hills | $915 |
| Bakersfield Country Club | $915 |
| Wible Orchard | $915 |
| Southgate | $915 |
| Rio Bravo | $939 |
| Oakridge | $939 |
| Mountain Meadows | $939 |
| East Bakersfield | $972 |
| Homaker Park | $978 |
| Downtown Bakersfield | $978 |
| CSU Bakersfield | $985 |
| Tyner Homes | $986 |
| Rexland Acres | $986 |
| Lakeview | $986 |
| Cottonwood | $986 |
| Casa Loma | $986 |
| Tuscany | $1,022 |
| Castle Ranch | $1,083 |
| Riviera - Westchester | $1,087 |
| Panorama | $1,145 |
| South San Lauren | $1,162 |
| San Lauren | $1,162 |
| Round Mountain Road | $1,162 |
| Olive Drive Area | $1,162 |
| Meadows Field Airport | $1,162 |
| Maltha | $1,162 |
| Landco | $1,162 |
| Fruitvale | $1,162 |
| Choctaw Valley | $1,162 |
| Cattle King Estates | $1,162 |
| The Oaks | $1,200 |
| Tevis Ranch | $1,200 |
| Terra Vista | $1,200 |
| Southern Oaks | $1,200 |
| Seven Oaks at Grand Island | $1,200 |
| Seven Oaks | $1,200 |
| River Oaks | $1,200 |
| Park Avenue | $1,200 |
| Old River | $1,200 |
| Hidden Oak | $1,200 |
| Haggin Oaks | $1,200 |
| Artisan | $1,200 |
| Windsong | $1,212 |
| Pheasant Run | $1,212 |
| Gosford | $1,224 |
| Campus Park | $1,224 |
| 42nd Street | $1,224 |
| Westlakes | $1,303 |
| Westdale Classics | $1,303 |
| San Trope | $1,303 |
| Riverlakes | $1,303 |
| Mondavi | $1,303 |
| Madison Grove | $1,303 |
| Fox Run | $1,303 |
| Fairway Oaks | $1,303 |
| Crystal Ranch | $1,303 |
| Brimhall Estates | $1,303 |
| Brighton | $1,303 |
| Villages of Brimhall - Brimhall Classics | $1,316 |
| Hampton Woods | $1,316 |
| Emerald Estates | $1,316 |
| Eagle Ranch | $1,316 |
| Belsera | $1,316 |
| Avalon | $1,316 |
| Venola | $1,327 |
| The Seasons | $1,327 |
| Stonegate | $1,327 |
| Stone Meadows | $1,327 |
| Stone Creek | $1,327 |
| Silver Creek | $1,327 |
| Ridgeview Estates | $1,327 |
| Liberty | $1,327 |
| Westdale North | $1,361 |
| Stockdale West | $1,361 |
| Stockdale Ranch | $1,361 |
| Shiloh Estates | $1,361 |
| Masterpiece Estates | $1,361 |
| Legacy | $1,361 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Baker Street, where the average rent goes for $755/month, La Cresta - Alta Vista, where renters pay $755/mo on average, and Benton Park, where the average rent goes for $785/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Oleander - Sunset ($785), College Heights ($910), and Amberton ($912), where the asking prices are below the average Bakersfield rent of $1,020/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Stockdale Ranch ($1,361), Stockdale West ($1,361) and Westdale North ($1,361).
Bakersfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in 42nd Street is 34% higher than in Amberton
42nd Street rent is 20% higher than Bakersfield average
| Average Rent | $1,224 |
|---|
Amberton rent is 11% lower than Bakersfield average
| Average Rent | $912 |
|---|
How Does Bakersfield Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $1,020 | 6% |
| Delano | $918 | 4% |
| Arvin | $804 | n/a |
| Arvin City | $804 | n/a |
| Bear Valley Springs | $1,026 | 4% |
| Boron | $585 | n/a |
For more information about the Bakersfield rental trends, check out our monthly rent report