2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Red Bluff, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Red Bluff, California as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,477 and +18% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Red Bluff
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Red Bluff
Compare Red Bluff's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff (this page) | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Red Bluff.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Red Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, CA | 20.2 mi | $1,490 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Redding, CA | 30.9 mi | $1,600 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Chico, CA | 46.3 mi | $1,490 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Paradise, CA | 59.8 mi | $1,330 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Oroville, CA | 75.3 mi | $1,305 | $-45 (-3%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 85.1 mi | $1,250 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 87.5 mi | $1,180 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Marysville, CA | 89.9 mi | $1,450 | +$100 (+7%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 94 mi | $1,645 | +$295 (+22%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 94.5 mi | $1,640 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 96.8 mi | $1,510 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Woodland, CA | 110.7 mi | $1,915 | +$565 (+42%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Red Bluff — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Red Bluff?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Red Bluff, California is $1,350 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,477.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Red Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Red Bluff expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Red Bluff's 2-bedroom median of $1,350 is +18% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Red Bluff rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Red Bluff ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Red Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Paradise ($1,330), Oroville ($1,305), Clearlake ($1,250).