Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Bakersfield, CA 93305
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,530 (+13.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,137 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,030 | +13.6% | $1,053–1,287 | $789 ±$321 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,040 | +13.5% | $1,062–1,298 | $934 ±$73 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,350 | +13.3% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,125 ±$47 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,880 | +12.8% | $1,908–2,332 | $1,438 ±$113 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,260 | +13.3% | $2,304–2,816 | $1,588 ±$250 |
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 93305
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 |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | $1,700 | $1,224 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | $1,550 | $1,105 |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | $1,790 | $1,318 |
| 93301 | Bakersfield | $1,490 | $1,296 |
| 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.