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Bakersfield Metropolitan Area

California

Average Rent

$1,729

Rent Comparison

35.8% Lower

than state average

Cost of Living

9.8% Higher

than national average

Population

926.55 Thousand

in 2022

Cities

The Bakersfield metro area has a total population of 926,553. Use the map below to explore this metro’s top cities and compare key metrics to find the best place

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.