Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Taft, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Taft

$1,234/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Taft is $1,234 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $666 less per month.

$0.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Taft

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Taft rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Taft, TX

Average rent prices in Taft have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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, TX

Rent prices in Taft vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Taft is $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Taft run $1,028 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,040.

Listings

Studio

$838

-

16%

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

111%

2 bedroom

$1,083

11%

43%

3 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$838

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

111%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,083

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

The table above reflects average rent prices in Taft, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Taft and Aransas Pass by all bedroom counts and property types.

Taft

Median rent price$1,234
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,045
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Taft, TX is 18% higher than the median rent in Aransas Pass, TX.

Discover rentals in Taft, TX

219 Tutt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taft

ResidentialLease, Taft, TX

219 Tutt Ave, Taft, TX 78390

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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.
921 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Taft

ResidentialLease, Taft, TX

921 Oak St, Taft, TX 78390

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Taft, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Taft rental market.

How much is rent in Taft?

The average rent in Taft is $1,234 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Taft?

Average rent prices in Taft have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Taft rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Taft is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $666 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 $49,000/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).

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