Studio Apartment Rent in Taft, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Taft, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,243 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Taft
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Taft
Compare Taft's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft (this page) | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Taft.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Taft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter, CA | 24.7 mi | $1,060 | +$190 (+22%) |
| Ojai, CA | 44.3 mi | $1,650 | +$780 (+90%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 50.1 mi | $2,720 | +$1,850 (+213%) |
| Montecito, CA | 51 mi | $3,570 | +$2,700 (+310%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 53.8 mi | $3,000 | +$2,130 (+245%) |
| Santa Paula, CA | 57.2 mi | $1,560 | +$690 (+79%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 59.6 mi | $1,535 | +$665 (+76%) |
| Tehachapi, CA | 64.3 mi | $1,100 | +$230 (+26%) |
| Goleta, CA | 65.5 mi | $2,600 | +$1,730 (+199%) |
| Ventura, CA | 66.4 mi | $1,943 | +$1,073 (+123%) |
| Castaic, CA | 67.5 mi | $1,960 | +$1,090 (+125%) |
| Porterville, CA | 69 mi | $1,050 | +$180 (+21%) |
Studio rent in Taft — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Taft?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Taft, California is $870 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,243.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Taft?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Taft expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Taft's studio median of $870 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Taft rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Taft ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Taft?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Taft.