To satisfy AB1961 and SB467, below are the average rental costs for apartments/homes within 5 miles of the CSUB campus. (Estimates as of January 6, 2026)
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 3 bedroom home—renting own room |
|---|---|---|
| $1,651 | $1,842 | $859 |
Data Sources: For apartment estimates, conducted a survey using advertised rental
costs from direct apartment websites. For private homes renting a room(s), data from
HUD 2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents within a 5-mile radius of CSU campuses.
It is important to understand that the above-average cost mentioned refers only to rent and does not include expenses for food, utilities, garbage, rental deposits, and other necessary housing costs. Most students share an apartment to reduce their housing cost.
All cost estimates reflect estimated costs for a typical student; the actual costs can vary for individual students.
The university strongly encourages prospective students and their families to consider how their own costs might differ from those given in the estimates, including by seeking out costs of attendance estimates from other sources and by considering whether they will face other costs that are not listed in the estimate categories or how their veteran status will affect the costs.
On-campus housing costs can be found at Accommodations & Rates | California State University, Bakersfield