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property at 300 San Emidio St

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property at 511 Harding Ave

$1,400

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511 Harding Ave

TaftCA93268

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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 $965. 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$965
Cedarwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Taft, CA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Taft area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Boardwalk Luxury Apartments in the in the Venola neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Taft apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Jasmine Parke starting at $1,995 with a $1.78 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.
Boardwalk Luxury Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Jasmine Parke2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
Pine Brook Apartments2Bed/2Ba2BR,2BA$1.36
Stine Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Sablewood Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.76
Southgreen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - updated2BR,1BA$1.42
Liberty Park ApartmentsWashington2BR,2BA$1.89
Parker Avenue Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Mesa Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Parkwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taft

What type of rentals are currently available in Taft?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Taft, CA with pricing that ranges from $896 to $2,695. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Taft ranging from $825 to $4,125.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Taft ranges from $825 to $4,125 with an average monthly rent of $2,288.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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