Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Taft College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Taft

$995/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Taft is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Taft

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Taft rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Taft College, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Taft College, CA

Average rent prices in Taft have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Taft College, CA

Rent prices in Taft vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Taft is $995, whereas a house costs $925. 1-bedroom apartments in Taft run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$925

-

-

1 bedroom

$862

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

-

22%

3 bedroom

$1,887

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-

Studio

Average rent

$925

1 bedroom

Average rent

$862

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

The table above reflects average rent prices in Taft College, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Taft College, CA

Creekside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Creekside Apartments

420 Finley Dr, Taft, CA 93268

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

209 W. Ash St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

209 W. Ash St.

209 W Ash St, Taft, CA 93268

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

300 San Emidio St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Taft

House for rent

409 A Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

409 A Street

409 A St, Taft, CA 93268

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Taft College, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Taft rental market.

How much is rent in Taft?

The average rent in Taft is $995 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Taft?

Average rent prices in Taft have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Taft rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Taft is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Taft?

To comfortably afford rent in Taft, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

250 South Heath Road