← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Bakersfield, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Bakersfield, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,858
1-year change
+2.4%
3-year change
+9.0%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.4%
Rents in Bakersfield rose +2.4%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.4% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Bakersfield, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,858 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,845 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,840 |
| May 2026 | $1,837 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,836 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,822 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,808 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,794 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,796 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,806 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,811 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,813 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,814 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,813 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,806 |
| May 2025 | $1,795 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,793 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,790 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,775 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,761 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,762 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,768 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,764 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,755 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,758 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,755 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,754 |
| May 2024 | $1,740 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,734 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,721 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,714 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,707 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,709 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,705 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,710 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,706 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,704 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,150 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,520 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 93301 | $1,290 | +4.0% |
| 93304 | $1,431 | +3.3% |
| 93306 | $1,744 | +2.7% |
| 93307 | $1,750 | +6.1% |
| 93308 | $1,600 | +3.1% |
| 93309 | $1,604 | +3.7% |
| 93311 | $2,061 | +3.0% |
| 93312 | $2,421 | +1.2% |
| 93313 | $2,382 | +4.3% |
| 93314 | $2,441 | +2.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Bakersfield
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Bakersfield, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.2% to +6.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.