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Rental Market Trends in Shafter, CA

What is the average rent in Shafter, CA?

$882/month

Average Rent

607 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Shafter, CA is $882 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Shafter more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shafter, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $882 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $995 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,109 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$882/month
607 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$995/month
780 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,109/month
944 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,774/month
2,136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shafter, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Shafter, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shafter, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shafter, CA?

Because the average rent in Shafter is $882, you’ll want to make about $2,940 per month or $35,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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