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Bakersfield, CA Apartments for Rent
Bakersfield shines as California's 9th largest city and the birthplace of the Bakersfield Soundâa country music style that gave the city its "Nashville West" nickname through legends like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Bakersfield, you'll discover budget-friendly options in a city that powers both agriculture and energy production throughout the Central Valley.
Renting in Bakersfield means choosing from great neighborhoods like Seven Oaks and Stockdale Estates, where you'll find everything from sleek new complexes to cozy ranch-style homes. At around $1,214 monthly for a one-bedroom apartmentâway below California's typical pricesâyou get real value plus perks like the scenic Kern River Parkway for weekend adventures and quick highway access to LA and beyond. Downtown brings the historic Fox Theater, monthly art walks, and fresh restaurants to explore, while steady jobs in farming, energy, healthcare, and education keep the local economy humming for renters.
Why Bakersfield?
- Visiting the Bakersfield Sound Museum, Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace, and Kern County Museum.
- Nearby attractions include Silver City Ghost Town, the Kern River Preserve, and Fort Tejon State Park.
- Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District includes the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and the Fox Theater.
- Catch a Bakersfield Condors ice hockey game, concerts, and other events at the Rabobank Arena.
- California State University, Bakersfield is located on a 375-acre campus and enrolls roughly 8,300 students a year.
- The 370-acre Hart Park features two lakes and three canals, a band stand, barbecue areas, and two 18-hole disc golf courses.
Renting in Bakersfield
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 451 Sq Ft $947 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 642 Sq Ft $1,218 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 912 Sq Ft $1,460 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,208 Sq Ft $1,882 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,299 Sq Ft $1,110 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Bakersfield
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Homaker Park 641 Sq Ft $1,202/mo
- Wible Orchard 665 Sq Ft $1,204/mo
- North Bakersfield 699 Sq Ft $1,496/mo
- Laurelglen 711 Sq Ft $1,503/mo
- Stockdale Estates 697 Sq Ft $1,516/mo
- South Bakersfield 697 Sq Ft $1,617/mo
- West Bakersfield 714 Sq Ft $1,632/mo
- South San Lauren 761 Sq Ft $1,660/mo
- Riverlakes 812 Sq Ft $1,692/mo
- Fruitvale 791 Sq Ft $1,693/mo
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Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Bakersfield $1,425/mo
- Taft $885/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Bakersfield, CA
What are the average rent costs in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,218.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $947.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,218.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,460.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,882.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, CA is $1,110.
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