4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bakersfield, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bakersfield, California as of August 2026. That's +46% higher than the citywide median of $1,875 and +9% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Bakersfield
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bakersfield
Compare Bakersfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bakersfield.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft, CA | 30.9 mi | $1,930 | $-807 (-29%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 39.8 mi | $2,420 | $-317 (-12%) |
| Porterville, CA | 45.1 mi | $2,210 | $-527 (-19%) |
| Rosamond, CA | 57.8 mi | $3,240 | +$503 (+18%) |
| Ojai, CA | 60.3 mi | $3,590 | +$853 (+31%) |
| Tulare, CA | 61.8 mi | $2,370 | $-367 (-13%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 71.6 mi | $5,100 | +$2,363 (+86%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 71.7 mi | $5,060 | +$2,323 (+85%) |
| Visalia, CA | 72.1 mi | $2,480 | $-257 (-9%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 73.4 mi | $4,647 | +$1,910 (+70%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 73.5 mi | $4,590 | +$1,853 (+68%) |
| Montecito, CA | 74.9 mi | $6,700 | +$3,963 (+145%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bakersfield — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bakersfield?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bakersfield, California is $2,737 per month. This is +46% higher than the citywide median of $1,875.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bakersfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $109,480 ($9,123/month gross), which works out to roughly $52.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bakersfield expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bakersfield's 4+ bedroom median of $2,737 is +9% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bakersfield rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Bakersfield ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bakersfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Taft ($1,930), Tehachapi ($2,420), Porterville ($2,210).