Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Bakersfield, CA 93308
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,790 (+13.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,336 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,210 | +13.2% | $1,233–1,507 | $726 ±$271 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | $1,210 | +14% | $1,242–1,518 | $965 ±$61 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,580 | +13.3% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,318 ±$69 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,480 | $2,200 | +12.7% | $2,232–2,728 | $1,634 ±$106 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,990 | $2,650 | +12.8% | $2,691–3,289 | $2,061 ±$612 |
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 93308
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93307 | Bakersfield | $1,550 | $1,105 |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | $1,810 | $1,326 |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | $1,700 | $1,224 |
| 93305 | Bakersfield | $1,530 | $1,125 |
| 93311 | Bakersfield | $2,430 | $1,772 |
| 93304 | Bakersfield | $1,590 | $1,149 |
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.