Cheap Apartments for Rent in Taft, CA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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property at 300 San Emidio St

$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 622 E St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 E St

TaftCA93268
property at 511 Harding Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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511 Harding Ave

TaftCA93268

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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

420 Finley DrTaft, CA 93268
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Cheapest Available Taft Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Taft, CA is a Studio unit found at Village at Lakeside in the Venola neighborhood priced from $896. Norwest Apartments in the Stockdale Country Club neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Taft apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at LakesideStudioStudio,1BA$896
Norwest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$955
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Stine Country Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Terrace West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ColumbardStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Ming Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Sand Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,165
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,245
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Taft, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Taft area is the $1.86 price per square foot A Plan Model at Mira Sol Gardens Rental Homes in the in the Venola neighborhood starting from $2,235. The second greatest value Taft apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Boardwalk Luxury Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Venola 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.
Mira Sol Gardens Rental HomesA Plan3BR,2BA$1.86
Boardwalk Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Sablewood Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.76
Southgreen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - updated2BR,1BA$1.42
Liberty Park ApartmentsWashington2BR,2BA$1.89
The Springs2 B Standard2BR,2BA$1.72
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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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 Village at Lakeside listed at $896.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Taft Apartment is $1,020 at Cedarwood 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 Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments.

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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