Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA from $700 (44 Rentals)

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8716 Hamblen Ct

ShafterCA93263
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Hudson Park 2
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Park 2

431 E Ash AveShafter, CA 93263

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King's Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King's Arms

4101 California AveBakersfield, CA 93309

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Cedar Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

3300 Gosford RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Oak Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park

4401 N Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
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Shafter, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shafter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shafter, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Court in the Fruitvale neighborhood priced from $823. Springwood Court in the Fruitvale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shafter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$823
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
WoodSpring ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
The Laurel Tree Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,320
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,390
Stonemark1x11BR,1BA$1,425
Ming Garden ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,465
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke in the in the Redwood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the The Sequoia Model at Oak Park starting at $2,330 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shafter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.45
Oak ParkThe Sequoia3BR,2BA$1.49
Northview Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.50
The Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (S)2BR,2BA$1.54
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sablewood Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.76
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1.67
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Harmony Court2x12BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shafter Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shafter Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shafter Apartment is $823 at Harmony Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shafter Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shafter is starting from $1,184 at Harmony Court.

What is the most affordable Shafter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shafter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumn Glen Apartments and starts from $1,620.

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