Rent Trends for Apartments in Bakersfield

May 2026

Bedroom count	Bakersfield	vs Last Month
Studio	$975	up 2.63%
1 Bedroom	$1,125	up 2.27%
2 Bedroom	$1,450	No change
3 Bedroom	$2,100	No change
4 Bedroom	$2,600	up 1.44%

Median rent as of May 24, 2026

This May, we've analyzed our 594 listings in Bakersfield to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Bakersfield median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.

The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 1.02% to $975, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 2.27% to $1,125.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Bakersfield

PadMapper has 594 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Bakersfield. Specifically, 16 studio apartments, 48 one-bedroom apartments, 125 two-bedroom apartments, 90 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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