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Redding

Pop. 93,409·373rd most expensive in California·Redding rents are up 6.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,642/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$323
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Redding · $1,642
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Redding's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,642/mo
Expected by trend
$1,706/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,143
1 BR
$1,217
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,243
4 BR+
$2,690
Research median
$1,600/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,704/yr
At $1,642/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Redding, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
93,409
Median income
$70,466
Median age
38.8
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
22.2%
23%
23.2%
20.2%
Under 1822.2%
18–3423%
35–5423.2%
55–6411.4%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
76.2%
13.8%
White76.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian3.9%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
25%
41.6%
26.9%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma25%
Some college41.6%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Redding, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,202 → $1,642
up 36.6%
Income
$60,624 → $70,466
up 16.2%
Population
93,251 → 93,409
up 0.2%
Renter share
45.5% → 45.2%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 26.9%
+1.3 pts

The median rent in Redding, CA stood at $1,202 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,642, reflecting a 36.6% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $60,624 to $70,466 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Redding, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Redding rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Redding, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Redding is $1,642/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,143/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,217/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,243/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,466/yr), Redding ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Redding an affordable city for renters?

Redding is considered affordable for renters. At $1,642/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Redding falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Redding?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,642/mo in Redding. The local median household income is $70,466/yr, meaning the typical Redding household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Redding?

Rent in Redding has increased 6.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Redding neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Redding are 96001 ($1,506/mo), 96002 ($1,652/mo), and 96003 ($1,764/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Redding is $1,642/mo.

How does Redding rent compare to other cities in California?

Redding is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #373 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,642/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Redding?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Redding ($1,642/mo): Paradise ($1,409/mo), Red Bluff ($1,477/mo), Chico ($1,577/mo).

What percentage of Redding residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of Redding households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. Redding leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Redding rent compare to the national average?

Redding's median rent of $1,642/mo is $323 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #373 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,642/mo, rent takes ~28% of Redding's median household income ($70,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Redding 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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