Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Bakersfield, CA 93311
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,430 (+13.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,968 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,860 | $1,630 | +14.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,920 ±$629 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,870 | $1,640 | +14% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,742 ±$110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,140 | +13.6% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,772 ±$74 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,360 | $2,980 | +12.8% | $3,024–3,696 | $2,216 ±$116 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,060 | $3,590 | +13.1% | $3,654–4,466 | $2,610 ±$415 |
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 93311
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93312 | Bakersfield | $2,480 | $1,838 |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | $1,810 | $1,326 |
| 93313 | Bakersfield | $2,420 | $1,429 |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | $1,790 | $1,318 |
| 93314 | Bakersfield | $2,480 | $1,917 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | $1,550 | $1,105 |
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.