16 rentals in Bakersfield

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.
Bakersfield is California's ninth-largest city in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Features oil production, country music heritage, and affordable housing.
Today, Bakersfield has 16 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,800/mo, typically leasing in about 8 days. Families here choose from 16 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$2,000/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
1.5 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 16 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~8 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing extremely fast—expect high competition and quick decisions. Leasing 70% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Bakersfield
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
127,626 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $625/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$25.0K/mo)
Rent Reductions
4 listings have reduced their rent
25% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.6% (~$101/mo)
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