ZIP 93311
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Rent by unit size
Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
February. Asking rents in ZIP 93311 usually run 0.6% below trend in February and 0.7% above it in September, about $28 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.
Rent in ZIP 93311 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2016.
Rent in ZIP 93311 changed +3.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.
From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 93311 rose 44.1% while median household income rose 18.5% ($98,130 to $116,263). Rent outpaced income.
Rent in ZIP 93311 is 49% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.
Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($116,263) is $2,907 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,140); a 3-bedroom is $2,980.
7th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Bakersfield.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93311. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Who lives here
ZIP 93311 (Bakersfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How ZIP 93311 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years
The median rent in ZIP 93311 in Bakersfield, CA stood at $1,610 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,128, reflecting a 32.2% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $101,447 to $116,263 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 14.0% since 2021, moving from about 48,722 residents to roughly 55,555. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 93311 in Bakersfield, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.
Discussions about ZIP 93311
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Tips for renters in ZIP 93311
Last updated: October 17, 2026
ZIP code 93311 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $2,128/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.
At 22% of local median household income ($116,263/yr), ZIP 93311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93311?
Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93311?
When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 93311?
Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 93311?
How does ZIP 93311 compare to other ZIPs in California?
How does ZIP 93311 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?
At $2,128/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 93311's median household income ($116,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.
No discussions yet.