Sablewood Gardens
2600 Sablewood Dr,
Bakersfield, CA 93314
2-3 Beds | $2,025 - $2,325
Rental Market Trends in Bakersfield, CA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Bakersfield, CA is $1,306/month.
Rent in Bakersfield is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,306/month
Average Rent
646 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.1%
Change / Year
960
Available Apartments
Bakersfield rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Bakersfield average $954 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield average $1,306 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield average $1,516 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Bakersfield average $1,895 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Bakersfield, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Bakersfield, CA
July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
10%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield?
Based on current rent prices, Homaker Park, Wible Orchard and Kern City are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bakersfield.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield?
Based on current rent prices, Fruitvale, South San Lauren and South Bakersfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bakersfield.
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Which Bakersfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bakersfield with the most apartments available are Wible Orchard, Fruitvale and Laurelglen .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bakersfield, CA?
Because the average rent in Bakersfield is $1,306, you’ll want to make about $4,353 per month or $52,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bakersfield, CA is 9.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bakersfield is 4.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $954 - $1,895. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 73.2% more for utilities, and 30.0% more for transportation.
How does Bakersfield, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bakersfield, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Bakersfield Area GuideStudio
$983/month
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One Bedroom
$996/month
$1,664/month
Two Bedroom
$1,146/month
$1,829/month
Three Bedroom
$1,383/month
$2,187/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Bakersfield?
The average rent in Bakersfield is $1,306 per month, which is 21.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Bakersfield?
The average rent for a house in Bakersfield, CA is $2,310 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Bakersfield?
The average rent for a townhome in Bakersfield, CA is $1,304 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Bakersfield?
Rents in Bakersfield, CA are increasing, with prices up 2.1% year-over-year and $28 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Bakersfield?
In Bakersfield, CA, 38% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.