Cheap Apartments for Rent in Taft, CA from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

420 Finley DrTaft, CA 93268
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Oaks

3300 Gosford RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Taft, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Taft Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Taft, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Norwest Apartments in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood priced from $1,045. Columbard in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Taft apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,260
Sand Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,265
Pine Brook Apartments1Bed/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,285
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,315
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Taft, CA and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Taft area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Masterpiece Parke in the in the Westdale North neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Taft apartment is the Lincoln Model at Liberty Park Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Briarwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Taft apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masterpiece Parke3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.45
Liberty Park ApartmentsLincoln3BR,2BA$1.73
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sablewood Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.73
Laurelglen2x1.5-10642BR,1.5BA$1.77
Welcome to Laurelwood Oaks – Comfortable Living in a Beautiful Community2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Southgreen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Den1BR,1BA$1.61
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Norwest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Taft Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Taft?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Taft is at Columbard listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Taft Apartment is $1,045 at Norwest Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Taft is starting from $1,245 at Stine Ridge Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Taft Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Taft Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stine Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,445.

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