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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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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 $794. 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$794
Springwood CourtGreat Location!Studio,1BA$883
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Westcourte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,285
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Belcourt Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,390
Hunter's Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Cambridge Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
The Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Jasmine Parke in the in the Briarwood neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the The Aspen Model at Oak Park starting at $1,895 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Polo Grounds 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.
Jasmine Parke3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.57
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1.50
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sablewood Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.73
The Retreat at RiverlakesB1 Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.77
Stockdale Garden Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Northview Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Autumn Glen Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Harmony Court1x11BR,1BA$1.59

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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 $794 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 $1,425 at Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites.

What is the most affordable Shafter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shafter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northview Meadows and starts from $1,800.

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