Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Redlands, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.7% of gross income.
Redlands rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These California cities have lower median rent than Redlands, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Redlands, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Redlands, CA?
Median rent in Redlands is $2,418 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 24.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Redlands?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Redlands's current median rent is $2,418/mo, which leaves a $523/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Redlands?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 42.7 hours a month to cover Redlands's median rent of $2,418.
Where is rent cheaper than Redlands for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Santa Maria ($2,417/mo), Lancaster ($2,416/mo), El Cerrito ($2,416/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.