Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Shafter, CA 93263
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,670 (+12.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,285 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,280 | $1,140 | +12.3% | $1,152–1,408 | $720 ±$296 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,150 | +11.3% | $1,152–1,408 | $924 ±$77 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,490 | +12.1% | $1,503–1,837 | $1,091 ±$118 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,070 | +11.6% | $2,079–2,541 | $1,538 ±$143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,500 | +11.6% | $2,511–3,069 | $1,712 ±$660 |
Small Area FMRs for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bakersfield-Delano, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,656.
What renters pay in 93263
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93261 | Richgrove | $1,330 | $875 |
| 93265 | Springville | $1,460 | – |
| 93260 | Posey | $1,450 | – |
| 93266 | Stratford | $1,630 | – |
| 93267 | Strathmore | $1,330 | $1,053 |
| 93258 | Porterville | $1,330 | $1,086 |
Fair Market Rents across Kern County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.