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Top neighborhoods in Bakersfield

  • Park Stockdale

    Park Stockdale

    What it’s like to live in Park Stockdale

    Mid-century charm characterizes Park Stockdale, where ranch homes with distinctive architectural details create a time-capsule neighborhood in southwest Bakersfield. The community surrounds its namesake park with popular tennis courts and swimming facilities, while the commercial district provides practical amenities from grocery stores to medical offices serving daily needs. Most rentals include surprisingly spacious yards with established landscaping creating natural privacy between properties. Though summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, the established tree canopy provides essential shade absent in newer developments with their recently planted saplings. The neighborhood's location provides quick access to both downtown employment and residential amenities, creating reasonable commutes without excessive travel times in either direction.

    Great for

    • Families
    • Retirees
    • Dog Owners
    • Outdoor Enthusiasts
    • Commuters

    Neighborhood vibe

    • Suburban
    • Green Spaces
    • Family-Friendly
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  • Oleander-sunset

    Oleander-sunset

    What it’s like to live in Oleander-sunset

    Established character distinguishes Oleander-Sunset, where this southwestern Bakersfield neighborhood offers traditional California living with mature landscaping creating natural beauty rare in newer developments. The district features modest mid-century homes and garden apartments with surprisingly generous outdoor spaces capitalizing on Bakersfield's favorable climate for outdoor living most months. In Oleander-Sunset, renters find Bakersfield's ideal combination of central positioning with residential tranquility, creating balanced environments increasingly valued as lifestyle considerations continue affecting housing decisions beyond purely economic calculations reflecting growing appreciation for established neighborhoods beyond purely contemporary developments increasingly dominating Bakersfield's expanding housing market with limited architectural distinction despite premium pricing based purely on construction date rather than genuine quality considerations increasingly important for discerning renters seeking character beyond merely functional shelter arrangements.

    Great for

    • Families
    • Retirees
    • Professionals
    • Young Renters
    • Commuters

    Neighborhood vibe

    • Mixed-Use
    • Peaceful
    • Mixed-Use & Commercial
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  • Seven Oaks At Grand Island

    Seven Oaks At Grand Island

    What it’s like to live in Seven Oaks At Grand Island

    Seven Oaks at Grand Island features upscale living with golf course access in southwestern Bakersfield. Rental options include newer homes and townhouses with contemporary finishes throughout this developing master-planned community. The neighborhood offers excellent access to both The Marketplace shopping and major employers along Stockdale Highway, though summer brings intense heat requiring reliable cooling systems during months when temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees.

    Great for

    • Retirees
    • Families
    • Nature Lovers
    • Outdoor Enthusiasts
    • Second-Home Buyers

    Neighborhood vibe

    • Coastal
    • Scenic
    • Relaxed
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The average rent in Bakersfield is Ask for a studio, $1,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,710 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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