Studio Apartment Rent in Redding, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Redding, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,642 and +11% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Redding
Compare Redding's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Redding.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Redding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, CA | 12.3 mi | $1,060 | $-83 (-7%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 30.9 mi | $930 | $-213 (-19%) |
| Chico, CA | 67.9 mi | $1,087 | $-56 (-5%) |
| Paradise, CA | 78.8 mi | $970 | $-173 (-15%) |
| Oroville, CA | 95 mi | $985 | $-158 (-14%) |
| Ashland, OR | 108.6 mi | $1,070 | $-73 (-6%) |
| Marysville, CA | 112.9 mi | $1,140 | $-3 (0%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 115.9 mi | $950 | $-193 (-17%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 116.9 mi | $890 | $-253 (-22%) |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 119.5 mi | $770 | $-373 (-33%) |
| Yuba City, CA | 119.7 mi | $1,290 | +$147 (+13%) |
| Arcata, CA | 120.6 mi | $1,110 | $-33 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Redding — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Redding?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Redding, California is $1,143 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,642.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Redding?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,720 ($3,810/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Redding expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Redding's studio median of $1,143 is +11% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Redding rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Redding ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Redding?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Anderson ($1,060), Red Bluff ($930), Chico ($1,087).