Red Bluff

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Red Bluff, CA

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A charming small town with Northern California’s stunning natural beauty all around

Small Town Rural Historic River Nature Outdoors

Thirty miles down Interstate 5 from Redding, Red Bluff is a small Northern California city on the banks of the Sacramento River. A combination of gorgeous historic architecture and stunning views of the surrounding mountains gives Redding a picturesque quality that permeates the entire community. The location is ideal for nature lovers, with some of the region’s most enthralling nature preserves (including Shasta-Trinity National Forest) just minutes away in every direction. With a healthy variety of rental options available for every taste and budget, living in this timeless community is within reach for anyone.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Red Bluff, CA is $1,084 for a studio, $1,163 for one bedroom, $991 for two bedrooms, and $717 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Bluff has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,163/month
629 Sq Ft
House
$1,880/month
1,016 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Antelope Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

446 Students

Bend Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

98 Students

Jackson Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

453 Students

Bidwell Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

William M. Metteer Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

463 Students

Bend Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

98 Students

Berrendos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

251 Students

Reeds Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

181 Students

Vista Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

549 Students

Tehama County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

44 Students

Red Bluff High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,618 Students

Tehama County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

44 Students

Tehama County ROP

Public

Grades 10-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sacramento River Discovery Center
  • William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Redding Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.