Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 25, 2026

Average rent in
Arcata, CA

Last updated on January 25, 2026

Last updated on January 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $550, lower than the national average.

$3.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

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Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $550, lower than the national average.

$3.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
67%
26%
5%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

64%
36%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Arcata, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Arcata, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA costs about $1,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,312. Houses for rent in Arcata, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,090

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,375

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,290

1%

20%

Studio

$950

10%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last 30 days

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in Arcata, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Arcata, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anderson, CA.

Arcata

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, CA is equal to the median rent in Anderson, CA.

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Apartments for rent in Arcata

Discover rentals in Arcata, CA

4934pasa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

4934pasa

4934 Valley East Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

401 4th [PRM: Henry] (4) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

401 4th [PRM: Henry] (4)

401 4th St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

(1X) 841 Bayside [PRM: Henry] (40) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

(1X) 841 Bayside [PRM: Henry] (40)

841 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,395

Apartment for rent

4564 Valley West Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific apartment for rent in Arcata

2BR/1.0BA

4564 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

720 BayPark - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

720 BayPark

720 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

R1093 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

R1093

1093 5th Street, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

3040 L K Wood Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Arcata

3040 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

11stap - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

11stap

11 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521

3 beds

1 bath

$1,399

Apartment for rent