What is the average rent in Shafter?

The median asking rent in Shafter is $1,945/mo across 4 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,013/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Shafter?

At the 30% rule, the $1,945/mo median asking rent in Shafter takes about $77,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Shafter?

57% of Shafter's 3,732 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Shafter right now?

15 rentals are available in Shafter right now, 4 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 5 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Shafter cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Shafter's $2,013/mo median is 24% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Shafter, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Shafter is $1,945/mo across 4 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,013/mo (Census estimate) — 24% below the SF Bay Area average and 44% above the national one. 57% of the 3,732 people here rent. Fairway tracks 5 Shafter properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Shafter?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,675/mo	25%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,945/mo	50%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$5,152/mo	25%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Shafter, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Shafter's $1,945/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Shafter

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Shafter pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

10%

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

10%

$2,000+

65%

Is Shafter a good place to live?

Yes: Shafter grades A+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Shafter$1,9455A+

Temescal$3,20031A+

Fairview Park$1,95014A+

Bushrod$1,99523A+

Rockridge$2,4955A+

Santa Fe$3,16313A+

Piedmont Avenue$2,32531A

Mosswood$3,49113A

Longfellow$2,60030A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Shafter.

Population3,732

Median Income$198K

White

56%

Two or More

16%

Black

13%

Hispanic

Asian

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Shafter get to work.

Drive Alone36%

Walk/Bike4%

Work from Home39%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Shafter.

Home Types

Single Family

44%

Small Apt Building

29%

Large Apt Building

26%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

24%

1940–1959

19%

Before 1939

43%

Renting in Shafter, explained

What is the average rent in Shafter?: The median asking rent in Shafter is $1,945/mo across 4 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,013/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Shafter a good place to live?: Yes: Shafter grades A+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Shafter?: At the 30% rule, the $1,945/mo median asking rent in Shafter takes about $77,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Shafter?: 57% of Shafter's 3,732 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Shafter right now?: 15 rentals are available in Shafter right now, 4 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 5 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Shafter cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Shafter's $2,013/mo median is 24% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Do you have every listing, or just partners?: We search everything we can reach: the major portals, Craigslist, property management sites, and buildings that only list on their own page. Most of what you see comes from properties that pay us nothing.
Is a real person involved?: Your agent is AI. It searches, calls properties, and books tours. A human on our team steps in when something needs judgment, like a lease clause that looks wrong.
What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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