Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Bakersfield, CA 93306
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,700 (+11.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,278 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,160 | +12.1% | $1,170–1,430 | $1,185 ±$329 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,170 | +12% | $1,179–1,441 | $992 ±$104 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,520 | +11.8% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,224 ±$62 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,110 | +11.4% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,419 ±$86 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,550 | +11.4% | $2,556–3,124 | $1,682 ±$297 |
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 93306
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93305 | Bakersfield | $1,530 | $1,125 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | $1,550 | $1,105 |
| 93304 | Bakersfield | $1,590 | $1,149 |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | $1,790 | $1,318 |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | $1,810 | $1,326 |
| 93301 | Bakersfield | $1,490 | $1,296 |
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.