Taft, TX Homes for Rent

Taft, TX, known as the “Friendliest Cotton-Pickin’ Town in Texas,” is a small agricultural community situated less than 20 minutes from Corpus Christi's beaches and boats. Historically rooted in cotton gins and oil fields, Taft continues to process cotton and corn and engage in oil drilling. The town features several parks, including Taft City Park, Gibson Park, and Hildalgo Park, which offer playgrounds, basketball courts, and open fields. The Taft Public Recreational Complex includes baseball fields and tennis courts, while the Friends of the Taft City Parks organization manages youth sports programs. The Blackland Museum showcases Taft’s early history with old photographs and antique farm equipment. Coastal activities like kayaking and windsurfing are accessible at Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays, located about 16 miles southeast. Housing in Taft ranges from one-story fixer-uppers and manufactured homes built between the 1930s and 1950s to brick veneer homes and traditional properties with in-ground pools and two-car garages. Dining options include several Mexican restaurants, Brisket Joe’s BBQ, and fast food at Whataburger and Hunt Brothers Pizza. Local retail features hardware stores, home goods shops, and the Daisies N Denim boutique. While groceries can be found at Dollar General, residents often travel over 8 miles to H-E-B in Sinton or Portland. U.S. Route 181 runs through Taft, connecting it to Corpus Christi, 19 miles south, and Corpus Christi International Airport, 25 miles away.