Bakersfield, CA rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Bakersfield, CA is $1,928.
$1,928
-$27
+$28
809
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $7,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 8 |
| $800 | 23 |
| $900 | 46 |
| $1,000 | 53 |
| $1,100 | 64 |
| $1,200 | 50 |
| $1,300 | 60 |
| $1,400 | 39 |
| $1,500 | 39 |
| $1,600 | 34 |
| $1,700 | 41 |
| $1,800 | 49 |
| $1,900 | 54 |
| $2,000 | 41 |
| $2,100 | 51 |
| $2,200 | 65 |
| $2,300 | 56 |
| $2,400 | 47 |
| $2,500 | 52 |
| $2,600 | 32 |
| $2,700 | 37 |
| $2,800 | 24 |
| $2,900 | 25 |
| $3,000 | 10 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 10 |
| $3,300 | 6 |
| $3,400 | 9 |
| $3,500 | 9 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 8 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 9 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $28 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,775 | $1,895 |
| Feb | $1,771 | $1,900 |
| Mar | $1,800 | $1,850 |
| Apr | $1,850 | $1,875 |
| May | $1,850 | $1,900 |
| Jun | $1,800 | $1,890 |
| Jul | $1,850 | $1,906 |
| Aug | $1,895 | $1,975 |
| Sep | $1,995 | No data |
| Oct | $1,975 | No data |
| Nov | $1,895 | No data |
| Dec | $1,869 | No data |
Market temperature
The Bakersfield, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Bakersfield, CA is 8% lower than the national average.
$1,928
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,928.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Bakersfield, CA?
Houses in Bakersfield, CA rent between $700 - $7,000 with an average rent of $1,928.
3. How has the rent in Bakersfield, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Bakersfield, CA increased by $28
4. How much has the rent in Bakersfield, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Bakersfield, CA decreased by $27
5. How many available rentals are there in Bakersfield, CA?
There are currently 809 rentals available in Bakersfield, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Bakersfield, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,928 — 8.19% lower the national average of $2,100.