Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Redding, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redding rent stands today

    Redding, CA rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,549/month. Renters today are paying $49 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Redding sits 20.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Northern California. The city has 174 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Rents in Redding range from studios at $1,250/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,350/month, with 1-bedrooms at $1,129/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,375/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,099/month, while apartments sit at $1,299/month, reflecting the city's inventory split.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Breslauer rents declined 85.8% year over year to $1,350/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide rise of 6.5%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Redding

$1,549/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redding is $1,549 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $391 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redding

174

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Redding rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Redding, CA

Average rent prices in Redding have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Redding, CA

Rent prices in Redding vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Redding is $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,099. 1-bedroom apartments in Redding run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,310.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

3%

48%

1 bedroom

$1,129

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,375

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,095

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,350

4%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,129

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Redding, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Redding, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Redding and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Redding

Median rent price$1,549
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Redding, CA is 13% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Cost of living in Redding, CA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services19% higher
Groceries5% higher
Health4% higher
Housing1% lower
Transportation37% higher
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Redding, CA

1964 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1964 10th Street

1964 10th St, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,029

Apartment for rent

1006 2nd St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Bechelli house for rent in Redding

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

140 Masonic Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

140 Masonic Ave

140 Masonic Ave, Redding, CA 96003

2 beds

1 bath

$1,129–$1,199

Apartment for rent

1090 N. Court Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1090 N. Court Street

1090 N Court St, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,149

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Redding, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Redding rental market.

How much is rent in Redding?

The average rent in Redding is $1,549 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redding?

Average rent prices in Redding have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Redding rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redding is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $391 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redding?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redding are Magnolia ($1,275/mo), Enterprise ($1,375/mo), and Lakeview ($1,395/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Redding?

To comfortably afford rent in Redding, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Redding?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Redding average around $1,150/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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