Bakersfield, CA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bakersfield is $941, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $924.

Studio apartments in Bakersfield rent for $655 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $836 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $979.

Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA

Last updated Oct 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $941 $655 $836 $979 $1,198
Y-o-Y Change 2% 3% 3% 2% 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-$70080%
  • $701-$1,00019%
  • $1,001-$1,5001%

Bakersfield, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Oct / 2018 $941 $655 $836 $979 $1,198
Jan / 2018 $941 $655 $836 $979 $1,198
Sept / 2017 $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
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Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA By Neighborhood

Riviera - Westchester
$987
Tuscany
$964
CSU Bakersfield
$909
Mountain Meadows
$879
Oakridge
$879
Rio Bravo
$879
Southgate
$863
Wible Orchard
$863
Bakersfield Country Club
$859
City in the Hills
$859
Eastridge Estates
$859
Hillcrest
$859
Kern River Golf Course
$859
Morning Star
$859
Panorama Heights
$859
Downtown Bakersfield
$856
Homaker Park
$856
College Heights
$854
Amberton
$854
Kern City
$854
Laurelglen
$854
Park Stockdale
$854
Quailwood
$854
Sagepointe
$854
Spice Tract
$854
Stockdale Estates
$854
Stockdale Greens
$854
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Amberton, where the average rent goes for $854/month, Kern City, where renters pay $854/mo on average, and Laurelglen, where the average rent goes for $854/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Park Stockdale ($854), Quailwood ($854), and Sagepointe ($854), where the asking prices are below the average Bakersfield rent of $941/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield are CSU Bakersfield ($909), Tuscany ($964) and Riviera - Westchester ($987).

Bakersfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

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

$854

Amberton rent is 9% lower than Bakersfield average

All rentals $854
Studio $677
1 Bed $760
2 Beds $898
3 Beds $1,174
$859

Bakersfield Country Club rent is 9% lower than Bakersfield average

All rentals $859
Studio $550
1 Bed $755
2 Beds $898
3 Beds $1,033

How Does Bakersfield Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Bakersfield $941 2%
Delano $881 0%
Oildale $1,102 1%
Rosedale $1,231 -1%
Arvin $724 -3%
Arvin City $724 -3%
Bear Valley Springs $983 3%

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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