3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Red Bluff, CA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Red Bluff, California as of July 2026. That's +21% higher than the citywide median of $1,477 and +16% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,492 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,600 |
| 3 | Barstow | $1,639 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $1,650 |
| 5 | Westmont | $1,663 |
| 6 | California City | $1,720 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $1,750 |
| 8 | Red Bluff (this page) | $1,780 |
| 9 | El Centro | $1,820 |
| 10 | Florence-Graham | $1,835 |
| 11 | Oroville | $1,840 |
| 12 | Paradise | $1,860 |
| 13 | Florin | $1,875 |
| 14 | Isla Vista | $1,904 |
| 15 | Eureka | $1,910 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $6,055 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $5,870 |
| 3 | Aptos | $5,870 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $5,850 |
| 5 | Coronado | $5,720 |
| 6 | Foster City | $5,690 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $5,380 |
| 8 | Capitola | $5,340 |
| 9 | Solana Beach | $5,330 |
| 10 | Tiburon | $5,250 |
| 11 | Ladera Ranch | $5,250 |
| 12 | Newport Beach | $5,178 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $5,173 |
| 14 | Coto de Caza | $5,130 |
| 15 | Millbrae | $5,080 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Red Bluff.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Red Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, CA | 20.2 mi | $2,090 | +$310 (+17%) |
| Redding, CA | 30.9 mi | $2,243 | +$463 (+26%) |
| Chico, CA | 46.3 mi | $2,087 | +$307 (+17%) |
| Paradise, CA | 59.8 mi | $1,860 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Oroville, CA | 75.3 mi | $1,840 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 85.1 mi | $1,750 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 87.5 mi | $1,650 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Marysville, CA | 89.9 mi | $2,030 | +$250 (+14%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 94 mi | $2,305 | +$525 (+29%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 94.5 mi | $2,300 | +$520 (+29%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 96.8 mi | $2,120 | +$340 (+19%) |
| Woodland, CA | 110.7 mi | $2,665 | +$885 (+50%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Red Bluff — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Red Bluff?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Red Bluff, California is $1,780 per month. This is +21% higher than the citywide median of $1,477.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Red Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Red Bluff expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Red Bluff's 3-bedroom median of $1,780 is +16% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Red Bluff rank for 3-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 3-bedroom data, Red Bluff ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Red Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Clearlake ($1,750), Lakeport ($1,650).