City
Average Rent in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city in California. It ranks #642 out of 773 for places to rent. Bakersfield is in
the county of
Kern County and the metropolitan area of
Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Bakersfield includes 10 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Bakersfield is $1,724 which represents an increase of 1.36% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Bakersfield to rent places is 93314 with an average rent of $2,385. The least expensive zip code in Bakersfield to rent places is 93305 with an average rent of $1,234.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Bakersfield currently stands at $1,724.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 93309, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,562. This represents a difference of -9% when compared to Bakersfield.
Meanwhile, in the average state of California, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,629, showing a more expensive of +53% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +8% when compared to the rent in Bakersfield.
$1,724
Bakersfield
VS$1,562
-9%
93309, zip
$2,629
+53%
CA, state
$1,859
+8%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
