Rent to own Homes in Bakersfield, CA

Situated halfway between Fresno and Los Angeles, Bakersfield is right in the middle of California, in an area known as the San Joaquin Valley. This central California town is booming, with a massive population increase every year; right now the population is numbered at 347,483 people. Houses remain relatively inexpensive for California, however, and the many strong industries, such as oil, agriculture and natural gas, attract individuals and families from all over. But there's more to Bakersfield than just work. They have a selection of excellent historic restaurants. The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History is fascinating and educational. The Kern County Museum houses artifacts from California's dense history. Bakersfield is also home to California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield College and the largest school district in the state. Though all families are obviously driven to move here, the median age is a youthful 29 years, so a good portion of young folks love it here too. If you're looking for a place to rent or own, Bakersfield might be a great option for you.

Bakersfield, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $65,687 and a median rent of $1,124, the Bakersfield, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Bakersfield, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Bakersfield, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1725 CAMINO PRIMAVERA
Rent to Own Eligible
Northeast Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
2
1296 ft2
1951
347 NORTHRUP ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lakeview
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93307
3
2
1207 ft2
1958
226 CLYDE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Lakeview
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93307
3
2
1482 ft2
1980
1209 OWENS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93305
2
1
1129 ft2
1908
2701 POPPY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
1
995 ft2
1958
340 ROYAL WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
1
1293 ft2
1950
1315 BEALE AVE
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Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93305
2
1
1908 ft2
1900
New
732 REAL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Park Stockdale
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93309
3
1
1080 ft2
1956
1515 BERNARD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93305
2
1
882 ft2
1947
1 of 20 1717 LOCUST RAVINE
Rent to Own Eligible
Northeast Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
3
2282 ft2
1948
3140 EDWARDS AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Northeast Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
2
1421 ft2
1954
1 of 9 1308 MONICA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
1
1034 ft2
1954
5500 TAMARAC ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93307
3
2
1136 ft2
2009
1 of 5 2314 LOMITA VERDE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
La Cresta/Alta Vista
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93305
3
1
1314 ft2
1940
New
2013 MARGO LN
Rent to Own Eligible
North Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93308
3
1
1342 ft2
1951
324 LINCOLN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
North Bakersfield
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93308
2
2
1344 ft2
1949
1412 MOUNT VERNON AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
East Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
2
1
668 ft2
1945
9808 BATTERSEA PARK DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Fairway Oaks
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93312
4
2
1694 ft2
1999
5551 MIDSUMMER DR #F
Rent to Own Eligible
Olive Drive area
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93308
3
3
1436 ft2
1980
220 PACIFIC ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Baker Street
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93305
2
1
1311 ft2
1928
New
5301 SECRETARIAT LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Crystal Ranch
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93312
3
2
1556 ft2
1996
446 LINDA VISTA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
North Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93308
3
1
1056 ft2
1937
226 E BRUNDAGE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Lakeview
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93307
4
2
1568 ft2
1940
3800 STOCKDALE HWY #12
Rent to Own Eligible
Park Stockdale
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93309
2
2
1172 ft2
1960
625 BRUNDAGE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Oleander/Sunset
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93304
1
1
1400 ft2
1965
501 OREGON ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Old Town Kern
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93305
2
1
983 ft2
1923
906 6TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Oleander/Sunset
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93304
2
1
744 ft2
1942
New
325 OAKDALE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Park Stockdale
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93309
4
2
1608 ft2
1950
8000 KROLL WAY #47
Rent to Own Eligible
CSU Bakersfield
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93311
2
2
1160 ft2
1983
1 of 6 1521 13TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93301
2
1
1700 ft2
1905
4501 KEVIN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
North Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93308
3
2
1594 ft2
1962
3815 HOFFMAN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93309
3
2
1147 ft2
1961
New
1001 VALHALLA DR #D
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93309
3
2
1197 ft2
1972
1320 PESANTE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Bakersfield Country Club
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
2
1162 ft2
1957
New
1834 VINCA CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93304
5
3
1758 ft2
2000
New
5914 SIENA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
South San Lauren
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93308
3
2
1427 ft2
2004
8009 DUNNSMERE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Lamont, CA 93241
3
1
1409 ft2
1955
Hot New
8805 CLYDESDALE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Greenfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93307
5
3
2705 ft2
1979
5715 SUMMER COUNTRY DR
Rent to Own Eligible
The Seasons
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93313
4
2
1377 ft2
2001
3001 CHRISTMAS TREE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Northeast Bakersfield
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
2
2145 ft2
1963
New
3333 EL ENCANTO CT #51
Rent to Own Eligible
Riviera/Westchester
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93301
2
1
924 ft2
1971
New
704 RIVER OAKS DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Kern City
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93309
3
2
2185 ft2
1963
New
2600 BROOKSIDE DR #150
Rent to Own Eligible
Haggin Oaks
Townhouse/Condo
Bakersfield, CA 93311
1
2
1076 ft2
1992
2711 POPPY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Bakersfield, CA 93306
3
1
1000 ft2
1958
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Bakersfield, CA is seeing rapid growth and Bakersfield, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 19% above the 2024 national average. Bakersfield, CA is part of Kern county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Kern is 0.8% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Housing Stats Both the cost of living and the cost of housing is below the national average in Bakersfield, and is significantly lower than both in averages California, which often sees high prices. The average price for a home in Bakersfield was $261,701 in the period from January to March in 2013; in the same time frame the median cost was $148,350. This is an improvement over the year before, which is especially surprising considering the recession. But in 2012, the median price for a home was $140,818, proving Bakersfield is enjoying rising home values even amidst the country's market crash.

Transportation and Commutes Commute times as a whole are shorter in Bakersfield than in many parts of California, especially further north or south. Drivers take about 24 minutes on average to arrive to work from home or vice versa.

Local Restaurants Bakersfield is home to several notable historic dining spots, including Pyrenees, Benji's and Narducci's, which all feature Basque cuisine. But this is a very diverse area, and there are eateries of every type. La Costa Mariscos is popular for its Mexican-themed seafood items, Cuban Cafe has great Cuban sandwiches, and Cafe India has spicy curries many locals love. Restaurants range in price from cheap taco drive-thrus to four dollar-sign steakhouses, with a little something for every taste and occasion.

Neighborhoods Though there are dozens of smaller neighborhoods within Bakersfield, most people refer generally to regions when speaking of areas to live. There are eight regions in total with shared qualities, but any buyer should investigate further before settling on one. If you want a rental house, a rental apartment, or a purchasable home, it's smart to investigate the area it's in before settling on something.