With its ranching history, Oakdale bears the moniker of Cowboy Capital of the World, although there are less cowboys in town these days.
Located in the eastern area of California's hilly Central Valley, California State Routes 120 (leading to Yosemite National Park) and Route 109 intersect in the city of Oakdale, with its just over 20,000 residents
View Oakdale City GuideWith its ranching history, Oakdale bears the moniker of Cowboy Capital of the World, although there are less cowboys in town these days.
Located in the eastern area of California's hilly Central Valley, California State Routes 120 (leading to Yosemite National Park) and Route 109 intersect in the city of Oakdale, with its just over 20,000 residents
With its ranching history, Oakdale bears the moniker of Cowboy Capital of the World, although there are less cowboys in town these days.
Located in the eastern area of California's hilly Central Valley, California State Routes 120 (leading to Yosemite National Park) and Route 109 intersect in the city of Oakdale, with its just over 20,000 residents. Want some wrangling history? Put your spurs on and climb into the saddle of knowledge at The Oakdale Cowboy Museum, where you will find information on ranchers and rodeo, cowboys and cowgirls. From historic photos to rodeo artifacts and cattle brands, you'll find it all here. Up for some more history? Check out the oldest home in Oakdale, where the Oakdale Museum is filled with historic photos, furnishings, clothing and books. It's also the spot to find out about your family tree if you have folks in the area.
Oakdale is a well regarded spot in a serene setting not far from Modesto. So start your search early -- at least thirty days before you plan to move. And come equipped with a full credit report and identification to please your future landlord when renting an apartment. Oakdale has a variety of rental offerings available including rental apartments, rental condos, and rental homes.
A few different neighborhoods offer a variety of living situations in Oakdale.
City Center: The heart of town offers apartments and homes for rent, as well as easy access to the Stanislaus River, cafes, businesses and entertainment options. Older and historic homes mingle with more modern dwelling options with plenty of rental properties.
Valley Home / East Oakdale: The rural feel of this spacious neighborhood will draw you to its single-family homes and mobile homes, many of which were built between 1970 and the present.
Paulsell / Claribel: These medium and larger single-family homes in a grassy, open, rural enclave are mostly owner occupied, but you can find some rentals here with a little legwork. Homes are newer, built between 1970 and the present.
Gilbert Ave: This area includes Oak Valley Park for recreational activities and the Oak Valley Hospital, which offers well-regarded medical care for the community.
Cheese-making history is respected in Oakdale. Oakdale Cheese and Specialties -- where the specialties include Gouda -- has been making cheese history for four generations. If you'd rather say cheese than take a tasty bite, there are plenty of photo opportunities as well as rafting, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming and hiking along the lovely Stanislaus River, which is a part of this community.
