Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Arcata, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arcata
$1,495/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Arcata is $1,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $435 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arcata
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arcata rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arcata, CA
Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Arcata, CA
Rent prices in Arcata vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arcata is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 9% | 67% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 |  2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 16% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 10% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arcata | $1,492 | |
Jacoby Creek | $1,525 | |
Pacific | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,025 | 23% | - | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
67%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
Arcata
Average rent
$1,492
Pacific
Average rent
$1,500
Jacoby Creek
Average rent
$1,525
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Arcata, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Arcata, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Arcata and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.
Arcata
23%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, CA is 5% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$1,450
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40%$1,675
33%$1,470
31%$1,542
31%$1,380
3%$1,750
2%$1,350
$1,539
3%$1,600
Discover rentals in Arcata, CA
1d ago
2312 Wilson St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Arcata
315 Union St #2C, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
3h ago
4564 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2770 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Arcata
1065 5th St #NA, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
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8h ago
2057 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
634 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
1120 Austin Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jan 23
2d ago
1301 Hallen Dr, Arcata, CA 95521
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,700
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
634 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Jacoby Creek house for rent in Arcata
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
8h ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1093 5th St, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4934 Valley East Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
1390 I St, Arcata, CA 95521
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
2057 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$2,100
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Arcata
315 Union St #2C, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
18h ago
680 D St, Arcata, CA 95521
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Arcata
1065 5th St #NA, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
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Frequently asked questions for Arcata, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Arcata rental market.
How much is rent in Arcata?
The average rent in Arcata is $1,495 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arcata?
Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Arcata rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arcata is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $435 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arcata?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arcata are Arcata ($1,492/mo), Pacific ($1,500/mo), and Jacoby Creek ($1,525/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arcata?
To comfortably afford rent in Arcata, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arcata?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Arcata average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,480/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).