Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Redding, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redding rent stands today

    Redding, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Month over month, rents cooled 3.2%, reflecting a recent pullback from the $1,595 peak two months ago.

  • Redding sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Northern California with 192 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Redding run around $954/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,092/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,095 and 4+ bedrooms at $2,425. Houses rent for a median of $2,050/month, while apartments sit at $1,300/month, reflecting the roughly even split in inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Quartz Hill rents fell 49.6% year over year to $1,500/month across 14 rentals. Goodwater and Columbia also saw large declines of 47.6% and 42.5%, respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Redding

$1,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Redding is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redding

192

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Redding run $1,054 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$954

18%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,092

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,095

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,425

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$954

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,092

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Redding, CA is equal to 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
Health6% higher
HousingNo difference
Transportation35% higher
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Redding, CA

1835 Hartnell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1835 Hartnell Ave

1835 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002

3–4 beds

2–3 baths

$674–$1,239

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1835 CONIFER WAY - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1835 CONIFER WAY

1835 Conifer Way, Redding, CA 96002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1090 N. Court Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1090 N. Court Street

1090 N Court St, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1575 Olive Ave #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Magnolia apartment for rent in Redding

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redding?

Average rent prices in Redding have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Redding rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redding is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redding?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redding are Magnolia ($1,199/mo), Enterprise ($1,375/mo), and Downtown Redding ($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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Redding, while August sees the highest prices with roughly a 4.6% difference between peak and off-peak months. Late fall and winter months typically bring lower prices compared to summer peak season.

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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