Rent in Shafter, CA
A 2-bedroom in Shafter, CA (ZIP 93263) typically rents for about $1,091 a month, with a range of $1,091–$1,656. Owner-occupied homes in Kern County pay about 0.88% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $720–$1,265 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $924 | $924–$1,273 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,091 | $1,091–$1,656 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,538 | $1,538–$2,293 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,712 | $1,712–$2,768 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Shafter ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Shafter, CA?
- About $1,091 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,091–$1,656. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Shafter, CA?
- About $924 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $924–$1,273. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Shafter, CA?
- About $1,538 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,538–$2,293. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Shafter, CA?
- About $720 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $720–$1,265. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Shafter, CA?
- About $1,712 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,712–$2,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Shafter, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kern County pay a typical 0.88% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Shafter rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).