Oleander/Sunset

Bakersfield, CA

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Oleander/Sunset - Bakersfield, CA Area Guide

A colorful Bakersfield neighborhood that will delight concert-goers

Charming Park-Like Convenient Commuter Events

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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oleander/Sunset is $746 for one bedroom, $830 for two bedrooms, and $2,084 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oleander/Sunset has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $746/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 665 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $830/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,249 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,084/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

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

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

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 February 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.