Furnished Studio-Bakersfield - California Avenue
3318 California Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93304
$1,589
Studio
Area Guide
Oleander/Sunset Bakersfield, CA
A colorful Bakersfield neighborhood that will delight concert-goers
Charming
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Park-Like
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Convenient
Located less than two miles from downtown, the Oleander/Sunset neighborhood of Bakersfield offers a variety of charming and affordable bungalows, townhomes, and apartments. The neighborhood provides residents with easy access to the Rabobank Arena, a venue for concerts, circuses, and special events such as roller derby matches. Nearby, the Kern River affords beautiful views for locals, and just a few miles upstream, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy whitewater rafting through Kern River State Park.
Bakersfield High School, which has served the area for over 75 years, and Will Penn Elementary School sit within walking distance of the neighborhood, while Beale Park attracts residents who like to relax outdoors. Locals gather at the collection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment hotspots on the southern and northern borders of the neighborhood, where you’ll find a variety of cuisine to explore.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Oleander/Sunset is $746 for one bedroom, $831 for two bedrooms, and $2,084 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oleander/Sunset has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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691 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$746/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$831/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,249 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,084/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oleander/Sunset - Bakersfield, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Oleander/Sunset - Bakersfield, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Oleander/Sunset - Bakersfield, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Oleander/Sunset - Bakersfield, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
- Kern County Museum
- California Living Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Meadows Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.