Taft is a city in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 6,400 at the 2000 census. Adjoining the town to the north is the unincorporated area called Ford City. On the south end of Taft's municipal border is another unincorporated area known as South Taft. Combining Ford City and South Taft to Taft's official population results in roughly 20,000 people. Taft apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Taft apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.