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$1,743
3600 Chester Ln Bakersfield, CA
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$2,339
3318 California Ave Bakersfield, CA
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$1,195 - 1,295
901 W Columbus St Bakersfield, CA
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$2,650
Bakersfield, CA
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$2,300
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,700
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Apr. 10, 2024
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$1,400
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,495
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Apr. 15, 2024
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$1,200
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$975
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,500
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Apr. 13, 2024
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$2,495
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Apr. 10, 2024
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$1,650
Bakersfield, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$7,000
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$750
Bakersfield, CA
Studio | Apr. 1, 2024
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$2,495
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,100
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,500
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,395
Bakersfield, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,495
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,175
Bakersfield, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,000
Bakersfield, CA
5 BR | Apr. 29, 2024
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$2,300
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,600
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,550
2508 Oswell St Bakersfield, CA
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$1,450
Bakersfield, CA
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$2,600
Bakersfield, CA
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$3,600
Bakersfield, CA
4 BR | Apr. 1, 2024
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$2,250
Bakersfield, CA
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$1,590
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $900 $710 - $1,660
1BR $1,200 $850 - $1,930
2BR $1,400 $1,000 - $2,020
3BR $2,000 $1,160 - $2,970
4+BR $2,560 $1,340 - $3,950

Find a Bakersfield Apartment

Bakersfield is a city that has a lot going for it. With fantastic weather, close proximity to L.A. and a laid back atmosphere, Bakersfield is perfectly suited to those who want to enjoy their life while they live it. Home to the California State University and Bakersfield college, Bakersfield is the kind of place where you can be sure to enjoy your life while getting your education.

As the seat of Kern County, the country government is the largest employer in Bakersfield. However, agriculture also plays a significant part in the local economy. Carrots are one of the most important local crops. Two of the world's largest carrot producers work out of the Bakersfield area.

When to Search

Bakersfield typically has year-round vacancies. However, if you want to ensure yourself a good place and have your pick of locations, a good time to look is in the early spring. This is when many people are moving out after school is finished or leaving due to the summer.

Staying in the Know

With the number of vacancies in the city, landlords are hungry for good clients. If you can put together a polished application with good references, even if you're a first time renter, you should be able to find a great apartment. You can use prior employment references or references from your teachers if you've never rented an apartment before.

Life in Bakersfield

Transportation

Like most California cities, Bakersfield is the type of city where you want to have a car. The public transit system, the Golden Empire Transit System (or GET) will carry you to major destinations, but is severely limited compared to the transit systems in other similarly sized cities. If you don't have a car, you're going to want to live as close as possible to your school or work, as it will make life much easier for you.

Where to play

If you're looking for the hot nightlife, you need to head to downtown Bakersfield to check out local secrets like The Padre and Sandrini's. The Kern County Museum is a local landmark that features regular events that encourage many return visits. The strong local Basque community also means that you can find fantastic Basque cuisine at locally owned restaurants scattered throughout the city.

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Bakersfield:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2024 Bakersfield Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2024 key findings and figures for the Bakersfield rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Bakersfield and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Bakersfield average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Bakersfield Rent Prices Increase From February to March

Bakersfield rent prices increased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 2.21% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,155.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Bakersfield experienced a 0.36% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bakersfield two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,402.0.

March Prices: Bakersfield vs. Surrounding Areas

Bakersfield, CA
$1,130
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Bakersfield and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Bakersfield over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Bakersfield suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Bakersfield suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Bakersfield suburbs.

March 2024 Pricing Trends: Bakersfield vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Bakersfield, CA
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,976
$3,029
$2,358
$2,336
$1,866
$1,310
$1,235
$1,130
$1,124
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

Bakersfield Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Bakersfield over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Bakersfield average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Bakersfield one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Bakersfield and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Bakersfield and suburbs

1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
Bakersfield, CA $1,130.0 0.44% $1,397.0 0.22%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.