Rent Trends for Apartments in Bakersfield

May 2026

Bedroom count	Bakersfield	vs Last Month
Studio	$973	up 2.42%
1 Bedroom	$1,100	No change
2 Bedroom	$1,470	up 1.38%
3 Bedroom	$2,100	No change
4 Bedroom	$2,600	up 4.00%

Median rent as of May 3, 2026

This May, we've analyzed our 582 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 increased by 2.42% to $973, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $1,100.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Bakersfield

PadMapper has 582 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Bakersfield. Specifically, 20 studio apartments, 57 one-bedroom apartments, 115 two-bedroom apartments, 91 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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