Studio Apartment Rent in Red Bluff, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Red Bluff, California as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,476 and +28% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff (this page) | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Red Bluff.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Red Bluff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | 30.9 mi | $1,143 | +$213 (+23%) |
| Chico, CA | 46.3 mi | $1,087 | +$157 (+17%) |
| Paradise, CA | 59.8 mi | $970 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Oroville, CA | 75.3 mi | $985 | +$55 (+6%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 85.1 mi | $950 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 87.5 mi | $890 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Marysville, CA | 89.9 mi | $1,140 | +$210 (+23%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 94 mi | $1,290 | +$360 (+39%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 94.5 mi | $1,200 | +$270 (+29%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 96.8 mi | $1,190 | +$260 (+28%) |
| Woodland, CA | 110.7 mi | $1,450 | +$520 (+56%) |
| Healdsburg, CA | 113.2 mi | $1,910 | +$980 (+105%) |
Studio rent in Red Bluff — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Red Bluff?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Red Bluff, California is $930 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,476.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Red Bluff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,200 ($3,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Red Bluff expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Red Bluff's studio median of $930 is +28% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Red Bluff rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Red Bluff ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Red Bluff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lakeport ($890).