2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Redding, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Redding, California as of October 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,647 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $1,171 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | California City | $1,230 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,370 |
| 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 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 2 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 3 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 4 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Redding.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Redding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, CA | 12.3 mi | $1,490 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 30.9 mi | $1,350 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Chico, CA | 67.9 mi | $1,490 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Paradise, CA | 78.8 mi | $1,330 | $-270 (-17%) |
| Oroville, CA | 95 mi | $1,305 | $-295 (-18%) |
| Ashland, OR | 108.6 mi | $1,560 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Marysville, CA | 112.9 mi | $1,450 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 115.9 mi | $1,250 | $-350 (-22%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 116.9 mi | $1,180 | $-420 (-26%) |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 119.5 mi | $1,120 | $-480 (-30%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 119.7 mi | $1,645 | +$45 (+3%) |
| Arcata, CA | 120.6 mi | $1,540 | $-60 (-4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Redding — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Redding?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Redding, California is $1,600 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,647.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Redding?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Redding expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Redding's 2-bedroom median of $1,600 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Redding rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Redding ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Redding?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Anderson ($1,490), Red Bluff ($1,350), Chico ($1,490).