Rent in Redding, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,590$19,080 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,581 (−0.6%)How much rent can you afford in Redding, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Redding, CA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,172 | $14,064 | $46,880 | $22.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | $23.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,590 | $19,080 | $63,600 | $30.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,211 | $26,532 | $88,440 | $42.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,667 | $32,004 | $106,680 | $51.29/hr |
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Living and working in Redding, CA
Rent in Redding, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Redding, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,581 for a two-bedroom, down 0.6% from $1,590. A one-bedroom goes from $1,212 to $1,209, a studio from $1,172 to $1,201.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Redding, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,212 for a one-bedroom and $1,590 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,080 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Redding, CA?
To keep a $1,590 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.58 an hour, or $63,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,212 takes $23.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Redding, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,172, one bedroom $1,212, two $1,590, three $2,211 and four $2,667 a month.
Is rent affordable in Redding, CA?
For the typical household, earning $70,466 a year ($5,872 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,590 takes 27.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,590 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $63,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.58 an hour.