Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Bakersfield, CA 93309
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,810 (+11.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,379 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,240 | +11.3% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,135 ±$69 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,390 | $1,250 | +11.2% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,120 ±$67 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,620 | +11.7% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,326 ±$55 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,510 | $2,250 | +11.6% | $2,259–2,761 | $1,760 ±$47 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,030 | $2,720 | +11.4% | $2,727–3,333 | $2,055 ±$228 |
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 93309
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93308 | Bakersfield | $1,790 | $1,318 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | $1,550 | $1,105 |
| 93311 | Bakersfield | $2,430 | $1,772 |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | $1,700 | $1,224 |
| 93312 | Bakersfield | $2,480 | $1,838 |
| 93305 | Bakersfield | $1,530 | $1,125 |
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.