Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Taft, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Taft
$1,184/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Taft is $1,184 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $716 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Taft
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Taft rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Taft, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Taft, CA
Average rent prices in Taft have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Taft, CA
Rent prices in Taft vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Taft is $2,095, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Taft run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,345.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $910 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 |  1% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $2,345 | No Change | 40% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 52% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | No Change | 40% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Taft, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | 8% | 61% | |
Condos | $1,360 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $2,250 | 9% | 32% | |
Rooms | $975 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$910
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
Last year
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
52%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last year
40%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Taft, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
61%
Condos
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
32%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
The table above reflects average rent prices in Taft, 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.
How does rent in Taft, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Taft and Bakersfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Taft
38%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Taft, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.
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17%Discover rentals in Taft, CA
3d ago
House for rent in Taft
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Price dropped $295Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
512 Washington Ave, Taft, CA 93268
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
409 A St, Taft, CA 93268
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
407 Lucard St, Taft, CA 93268
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Taft
Studio
0.5 baths
$925
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Apr 13
1d ago
420 Finley Dr, Taft, CA 93268
Studio
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Taft
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
407 Lucard St, Taft, CA 93268
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Taft
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Price dropped $295Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Taft
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Taft
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Taft
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Taft
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
1d ago
420 Finley Dr, Taft, CA 93268
Studio
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
409 A St, Taft, CA 93268
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
407 A St, Taft, CA 93268
1–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Taft
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Price dropped $295Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
409 A St, Taft, CA 93268
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Taft, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Taft rental market.
How much is rent in Taft?
The average rent in Taft is $1,184 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Taft?
Average rent prices in Taft have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does Taft rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Taft is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $716 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 $47,000/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).