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Kern City, Bakersfield, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA have increased by 0.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,231 to $1,231.

Average rent in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA

$1,231/mo Kern City, Bakersfield, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA is around $1,231.

    What's the typical rent budget in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA?

    A share of 4% of apartments in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 91% of Kern City's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 5% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA (91%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Kern City, CA

    45 /100
    Car-Dependent
    30 /100
    Some Transit
    38 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 45, Transit Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 38

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA?

    The average rent in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA is $1,314.

    What type of rental buildings are in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA?

    In Kern City, 52% of the residents are renting compared to 48% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Kern City's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

    Kern City, Bakersfield, CA demographics

    • 12,528Total Population
    • 6,586 Female
      5,942 Male
    • 31Median Age

    In total, Kern City, Bakersfield, CA has 12,528 residents, 6,586 women and 5,942 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Kern City’s population is 31.

    Kern City, Bakersfield, CA households

    • 2,982 Family
      1,381 Non-family
    • 1,674 Children
      2,689 No Children
    • 4,363Total Number of Households
    • 1.99Average People Per Household
    • $62,143Median Household Income

    There is a total of 4,363 households in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 1,674 have children and 2,689 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,982 family households and 1,381 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Kern City is 1.99 people, on average. The median household annual income in Kern City equals $62,143, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,306.

    Kern City, Bakersfield, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 7% of the population in Kern City, Bakersfield, CA have no high school education, 38% went to high-school, and 28% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 12% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 6% hold a Graduate Degree.