1019 5th St
1019 5th St,
Bakersfield, CA 93304
$1,175 | 2 Beds
Oleander/Sunset
Bakersfield, CA
Oleander/Sunset - Bakersfield, CA
Area Guide
A colorful Bakersfield neighborhood that will delight concert-goers
Charming
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Park-Like
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Convenient
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Commuter
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Events
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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Oleander/Sunset is $735 for one bedroom, $819 for two bedrooms, and $2,049 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oleander/Sunset has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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691 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$735/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$819/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,249 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,049/month
Average Rent
Transportation
73
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
34
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
56
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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† 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 2025.