Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Redding, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redding rent stands today

    Redding, CA rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $72 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $1,500 reached in December 2025.

  • Redding sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 181 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Redding run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,095/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,295/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tierra Oaks rents fell 64.2% year over year to $1,447/month across 22 rentals. Starlight saw a 79.2% increase to $1,299/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Redding.

Median rent

Median rent in Redding

$1,500/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redding is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redding

181

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Redding run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.

Listings

Studio

$995

4%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,150

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,395

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,095

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,295

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

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 by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Redding, CA is 7% 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

WEST6248 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

WEST6248

6248 Westside Rd, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

1980-1996 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1980-1996 10th Street

1980 10th St, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

1295 Downard Lane - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

1295 Downard Lane

1295 Downard Ln, Redding, CA 96002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,129

Apartment for rent

1161 West Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1161 West Street

1161 West St, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,129

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 $1,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redding?

Average rent prices in Redding have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Redding rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redding is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redding?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redding are Magnolia ($1,299/mo), Lakeview ($1,305/mo), and Sunset ($1,305/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?

Redding's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 44% of the market, providing renters with strong selection in this category.

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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