Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Arcata, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Arcata

$1,425/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arcata is $1,425 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arcata

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arcata rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

3%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,495

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,050

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,722

13%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,722

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

18%

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$1,425
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Arcata, CA

800cres - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

800cres

800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

116 H Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

116 H Street

116 H St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

R1093 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

R1093

1093 5th Street, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

RLKWOOD - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

RLKWOOD

2770 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,425 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arcata?

Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Arcata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arcata is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arcata?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arcata are Pacific ($1,377/mo), Arcata ($1,400/mo), and Jacoby Creek ($1,575/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arcata?

To comfortably afford rent in Arcata, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Arcata?

Arcata's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced modest increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 2.1% and two-bedrooms climbing 4.0%.

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