Cheap Homes for Rent in Shafter, CA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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Shafter, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shafter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shafter, CA is a Studio unit found at Westcourte Apartments in the Tesoro neighborhood priced from $1,175. Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites in the North Country Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shafter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westcourte ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
The Laurel Tree Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,317

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shafter area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke in the in the Redwood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Shafter apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath - 2nd Floor Model at Sablewood Gardens Apartments starting at $2,070 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Briarwood 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$1.00
Sablewood Gardens Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath - 2nd Floor3BR,2BA$1.60
Oak ParkThe Aspen2BR,2BA$1.58
Liberty Park ApartmentsLincoln3BR,2BA$1.73
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
Autumn Glen Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath Washer Dryer Hookup3BR,2BA$1.57
Stockdale Garden Villas3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.55
Hunter's Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
The Laurel Tree Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Whispering Meadows Apartments and Suites1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shafter

What type of rentals are currently available in Shafter?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Shafter, CA with pricing that ranges from $883 to $2,595. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shafter ranging from $1,300 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shafter?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shafter ranges from $1,300 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,377.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shafter?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shafter range from $1,219 to $2,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,395.

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