Rent by ZIP · Kern County
Rent in Taft, CA 93268
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (+7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,061 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $960 | +6.3% | $918–1,122 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $960 | +7.3% | $927–1,133 | $682 ±$186 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,250 | +7.2% | $1,206–1,474 | $980 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,750 | +6.3% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,272 ±$154 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,090 | +7.2% | $2,016–2,464 | $1,816 ±$334 |
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 93268
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93267 | Strathmore | $1,330 | $1,053 |
| 93266 | Stratford | $1,630 | – |
| 93270 | Terra Bella | $1,330 | $696 |
| 93265 | Springville | $1,460 | – |
| 93271 | Three Rivers | $1,750 | $1,534 |
| 93272 | Tipton | $1,430 | $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.