Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Bakersfield, CA 93301
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,490 (+12% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,200 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,020 | +11.8% | $1,026–1,254 | $1,096 ±$259 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,020 | +12.7% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,076 ±$113 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,330 | +12% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,296 ±$321 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,850 | +11.4% | $1,854–2,266 | $1,307 ±$218 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,230 | +11.7% | $2,241–2,739 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,656.
What renters pay in 93301
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93304 | Bakersfield | $1,590 | $1,149 |
| 93305 | Bakersfield | $1,530 | $1,125 |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | $1,700 | $1,224 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | $1,550 | $1,105 |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | $1,790 | $1,318 |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | $1,810 | $1,326 |
Fair Market Rents across Kern County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.