Bakersfield, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most popular neighborhood in Bakersfield is Quailwood , where there are 3 listings with an average rent of $1,296. Next up is Gosford , where apartments go for $1,855/month, followed by Oleander - Sunset with $1,223 If you’re looking to rent in Bakersfield’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Sagepointe , where renters pay $1,296 on average, and Wible Orchard , where the average monthly rent is $1,365.

What is the average rent in Bakersfield?

The average rent for an apartment in Bakersfield is $1,477. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Bakersfield, CA

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,477	874 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Bakersfield?

The average size for a Bakersfield, CA apartment is 874 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. 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

Bakersfield, CA Occupied Housing Units

49,439 or 40% of the households in Bakersfield, CA are renter-occupied while 73,895 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Bakersfield, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in Bakersfield, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Legacy	$2,037
Masterpiece Estates	$2,037
Shiloh Estates	$2,037
Stockdale Ranch	$2,037
Stockdale West	$2,037
Westdale North	$2,037
Liberty	$2,004
Ridgeview Estates	$2,004
Silver Creek	$2,004
Stone Creek	$2,004
Stone Meadows	$2,004
Stonegate	$2,004
The Seasons	$2,004
Venola	$2,004
Avalon	$1,924
Belsera	$1,924
Eagle Ranch	$1,924
Emerald Estates	$1,924
Hampton Woods	$1,924
Villages of Brimhall - Brimhall Classics	$1,924
Brighton	$1,887
Brimhall Estates	$1,887
Crystal Ranch	$1,887
Fairway Oaks	$1,887
Fox Run	$1,887
Madison Grove	$1,887
Mondavi	$1,887
Riverlakes	$1,887
San Trope	$1,887
Westdale Classics	$1,887
Westlakes	$1,887
42nd Street	$1,855
Campus Park	$1,855
Gosford	$1,855
Pheasant Run	$1,775
Windsong	$1,775
Artisan	$1,755
Haggin Oaks	$1,755
Hidden Oak	$1,755
Old River	$1,755
Park Avenue	$1,755
River Oaks	$1,755
Seven Oaks	$1,755
Seven Oaks at Grand Island	$1,755
Southern Oaks	$1,755
Terra Vista	$1,755
Tevis Ranch	$1,755
The Oaks	$1,755
Cattle King Estates	$1,720
Choctaw Valley	$1,720
Fruitvale	$1,720
Landco	$1,720
Maltha	$1,720
Meadows Field Airport	$1,720
Olive Drive Area	$1,720
Round Mountain Road	$1,720
San Lauren	$1,720
South San Lauren	$1,720
Castle Ranch	$1,706
Panorama	$1,686
Riviera - Westchester	$1,526
Tuscany	$1,489
Casa Loma	$1,442
Cottonwood	$1,442
Lakeview	$1,442
Rexland Acres	$1,442
Tyner Homes	$1,442
East Bakersfield	$1,409
CSU Bakersfield	$1,393
Southgate	$1,365
Wible Orchard	$1,365
Mountain Meadows	$1,356
Oakridge	$1,356
Rio Bravo	$1,356
Bakersfield Country Club	$1,313
City in the Hills	$1,313
Eastridge Estates	$1,313
Hillcrest	$1,313
Kern River Golf Course	$1,313
Morning Star	$1,313
Panorama Heights	$1,313
College Heights	$1,300
Amberton	$1,296
Kern City	$1,296
Laurelglen	$1,296
Park Stockdale	$1,296
Quailwood	$1,296
Sagepointe	$1,296
Spice Tract	$1,296
Stockdale Estates	$1,296
Stockdale Greens	$1,296
Benton Park	$1,223
Oleander - Sunset	$1,223
Downtown Bakersfield	$1,219
Homaker Park	$1,219
Baker Street	$889
La Cresta - Alta Vista	$889

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Baker Street, where the average rent goes for $889/month, La Cresta - Alta Vista, where renters pay $889/mo on average, and Downtown Bakersfield, where the average rent goes for $1,219/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Homaker Park ($1,219), Benton Park ($1,223), and Oleander - Sunset ($1,223), where the asking prices are below the average Bakersfield rent of $1,477/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield are Stockdale Ranch ($2,037), Stockdale West ($2,037) and Westdale North ($2,037).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Bakersfield?

The most popular neighborhood in Bakersfield is Quailwood, where there are 3 listings with an average rent of $1,296. Next up is Gosford, where apartments go for $1,855/month, followed by Oleander - Sunset with $1,223 If you’re looking to rent in Bakersfield’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Sagepointe, where renters pay $1,296 on average, and Wible Orchard, where the average monthly rent is $1,365.

Bakersfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in 42nd Street is 43% higher than in Amberton

$1,855

42nd Street rent is 26% higher than Bakersfield average

Average Rent	$1,855

$1,296

Amberton rent is 12% lower than Bakersfield average

Average Rent	$1,296

How Bakersfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,742
San Francisco	$3,336
East Bay	$2,570
San Diego	$3,016
Long Beach	$2,579
Sacramento	$1,856
San Jose	$3,021
Oakland	$2,790
Fresno	$1,547
Inglewood	$2,570
Tulare	$1,656
Santa Barbara	$2,836
Bakersfield	$1,477
Visalia	$1,613
Santa Clarita	$2,540
Lancaster	$1,844
Ventura	$2,743
Oxnard	$2,586
Simi Valley	$2,603
Camarillo	$2,703
Goleta	$3,155

What is the average price for a storage unit in Bakersfield?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Bakersfield is $106.76. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.