Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Arcata, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Arcata

$1,495/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arcata is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arcata

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arcata rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arcata, CA

Average rent prices in Arcata have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$950

28%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,075

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,200

12%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

20%

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

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,447
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Arcata, CA

1415sway - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1415sway

1415/1421 S STREET, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

1871 G [PRM: Renee] (18) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

1871 G [PRM: Renee] (18)

1871 G St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

800cres - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

800cres

800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

116 H Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

116 H Street

116 H St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arcata?

Average rent prices in Arcata have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Arcata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arcata is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arcata?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arcata are Arcata ($1,450/mo), Jacoby Creek ($1,450/mo), and Pacific ($1,700/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?

March offers the best rental deals in Arcata, with rents running about 19% lower than July's peak prices. December also sees less competition with lower demand compared to available inventory.

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).

Apartments for rent in Arcata