How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Taft, CA?
In Taft, CA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $981 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $600 (±$195).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,363 (±$262).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA is $1,656.
Figures last updated on .
- 1 bedroom
- $600 (±$195)
- 2 bedrooms
- $981 (±$84)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,363 (±$262)
- 4 bedrooms
- $1,914 (±$420)
Rent by bedroom count in Taft
| Taft | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $600 (±$195) | $946 (±$32) | $1,780 (±$6) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $981 (±$84) | $1,197 (±$18) | $2,103 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,363 (±$262) | $1,560 (±$39) | $2,351 (±$11) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,914 (±$420) | $1,947 (±$74) | $2,809 (±$22) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $600 (±$195) | $1,273 |
| 2 bedrooms | $981 (±$84) | $1,656 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,363 (±$262) | $2,293 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Taft
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft | — | $981 (±$84) | — |
| South Taft | 1.9 mi | $884 (±$97) | Not measurably different |
| Taft Heights | 2.7 mi | $1,036 (±$246) | Not measurably different |
| Ford City | 3.3 mi | $986 (±$102) | Not measurably different |
| Maricopa | 5.3 mi | $1,014 (±$299) | Not measurably different |
| Buttonwillow | 20 mi | $1,128 (±$138) | Not measurably different |
| Rosedale | 22 mi | $1,112 (±$294) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Mountain Club | 24 mi | $1,529 (±$678) | Not measurably different |
| Greenacres | 25 mi | $1,121 (±$360) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Arvin | $1,034 (±$125) |
| 33 | Wasco | $1,025 (±$149) |
| 34 | Maricopa | $1,014 (±$299) |
| 35 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | $996 (±$114) |
| 36 | Potomac Park | $991 (±$213) |
| 37 | Ford City | $986 (±$102) |
| 38 | Taft | $981 (±$84) |
| 39 | Bodfish | $951 (±$118) |
| 40 | Lamont | $936 (±$67) |
| 41 | Weedpatch | $919 (±$234) |
| 42 | South Taft | $884 (±$97) |
| 43 | Lost Hills | $827 (±$161) |
| 44 | Wofford Heights | $641 (±$379) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Taft
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Taft?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Taft, CA is $600 (±$195) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Taft?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Taft, CA is $981 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Taft?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Taft, CA is $1,363 (±$262) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft city, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Taft city, California (place:77574, in state:06).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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