Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA metro area. Population: 906,883.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,132/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,140/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,483/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
+26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,062/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+35% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,488/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+42% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,058 | $1,132 | +$74 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,064 | $1,140 | +$76 (+7.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,380 | $1,483 | +$103 (+7.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,934 | $2,062 | +$128 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,317 | $2,488 | +$171 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,600
$3,800/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$59,320
$4,943/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.