Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Arcata, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arcata
$1,497/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Arcata is $1,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $402 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arcata
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arcata rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arcata, CA
Average rent prices in Arcata have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,437, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $920 | 14% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 2% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arcata | $1,492 | |
Jacoby Creek | $1,572 | |
Pacific | $1,570 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,437 | 1% | 11% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 30% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,200 | 9% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$920
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Arcata
Average rent
$1,492
Pacific
Average rent
$1,570
Jacoby Creek
Average rent
$1,572
Apartments
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
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
21%lower than the national median
25%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.
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46%Discover rentals in Arcata, CA
![MIX - 632 9th [PRM: Andrew] (5) - Photo 1 of 1](https://img.zumpercdn.com/932851650/1280x960?fit=crop&h=160&w=329)
5d+ ago
632 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521
Studio
1 bath
$400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
![1871 G [PRM: Renee] (18) - Photo 1 of 1](https://img.zumpercdn.com/731975710/1280x960?fit=crop&h=160&w=329)
2d ago
1871 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
545 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1858 Hauser Ct, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
![922 Crescent [PRM: Andrew] (3) - Photo 1 of 1](https://img.zumpercdn.com/709471157/1280x960?fit=crop&h=160&w=329)
2d ago
922 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
865 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
1950 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1871 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
545 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Pacific house for rent in Arcata
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
1858 Hauser Ct, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Arcata
1945 Park St, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
3 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $1,497 per month as of October 24, 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 3% 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 $402 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arcata?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arcata are Arcata ($1,492/mo), Pacific ($1,570/mo), and Jacoby Creek ($1,572/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).