Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Redding, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redding rent stands today

    Redding, CA rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $39 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Redding sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 231 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Redding run around $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,102/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,399/month. The rental inventory is mostly 2- and 3-bedroom units, which together make up over 70% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Breslauer rents fell 84.5% year over year to $1,475/month across 23 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 4.4% rise. This steep decline shows localized softness amid broader growth in Redding, CA.

Median rent

Median rent in Redding

$1,550/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redding is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redding

231

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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 $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

6%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,102

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,000

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,399

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,102

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,447
decreased by24%

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

1300 West St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Magnolia house for rent in Redding

Studio

1 bath

$250

1835 Hartnell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

1835 Hartnell Ave

1835 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002

3–4 beds

2–3 baths

$674–$1,239

Westside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Westside Apartments

4660 Westside Rd, Redding, CA 96001

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$825–$1,299

1964 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

1964 10th Street

1964 10th St, Redding, CA 96001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,029

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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 $1,550 per month as of September 12, 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 4% since last year.

How does Redding rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redding is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redding?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redding are Downtown Redding ($1,122/mo), Lakeview ($1,199/mo), and Twinview ($1,259/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?

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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