Oakridge

Bakersfield, CA

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Oakridge - Bakersfield, CA

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Located less than a mile east of Downtown Bakersfield, the Oakridge neighborhood features spacious parks, top-rated schools, and ample amenities. Affordable houses and apartments for rent close to the city make Oakridge an ideal place to live.

Residents of Oakridge spend their time at Virginia County Park, which has picnic facilities, a playground, and lighted baseball and soccer fields. Food enthusiasts rave about the area’s many ethnic restaurants such as Luigi’s for Italian fare, New Saigon for Vietnamese, and La Colonia for authentic Mexican cuisine. Bakersfield is also well-known for its excellent Basque restaurants – so pull up a chair at Noriega’s, located on the neighborhood’s north side.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Oakridge is $650 for one bedroom, $969 for two bedrooms, and $1,021 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakridge has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 534 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $650/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $969/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,146 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,021/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

5

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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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