Rent in Taft, CA
A 2-bedroom in Taft, CA (ZIP 93268) typically rents for about $980 a month, with a range of $980–$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 | $1,265 | $1,265 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $682 | $682–$1,273 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $980 | $980–$1,656 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,272 | $1,272–$2,293 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,816 | $1,816–$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).
Taft ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Taft, CA?
- About $980 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $980–$1,656. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Taft, CA?
- About $682 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $682–$1,273. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Taft, CA?
- About $1,272 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,272–$2,293. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Taft, CA?
- About $1,265 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,265. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Taft, CA?
- About $1,816 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,816–$2,768. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Taft, 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 Taft rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).