1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Redding, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Redding, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,642 and +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Redding
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Redding
Compare Redding's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Redding.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Redding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, CA | 12.3 mi | $1,140 | $-77 (-6%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 30.9 mi | $1,030 | $-187 (-15%) |
| Chico, CA | 67.9 mi | $1,147 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Paradise, CA | 78.8 mi | $1,020 | $-197 (-16%) |
| Oroville, CA | 95 mi | $1,005 | $-212 (-17%) |
| Ashland, OR | 108.6 mi | $1,220 | +$3 (0%) |
| Marysville, CA | 112.9 mi | $1,140 | $-77 (-6%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 115.9 mi | $950 | $-267 (-22%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 116.9 mi | $900 | $-317 (-26%) |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 119.5 mi | $850 | $-367 (-30%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 119.7 mi | $1,295 | +$78 (+6%) |
| Arcata, CA | 120.6 mi | $1,180 | $-37 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Redding — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Redding?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Redding, California is $1,217 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,642.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Redding?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,680 ($4,057/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Redding expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Redding's 1-bedroom median of $1,217 is +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Redding rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Redding ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Redding?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Anderson ($1,140), Red Bluff ($1,030), Chico ($1,147).