Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Average rent in
Arcata, CA

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA is $1,450. This is -25%, or $495, lower than the national average.

$3.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,450

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA is $1,450. This is -25%, or $495, lower than the national average.

$3.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

62%
30%
8%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Arcata, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,550

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,100

3%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,299

8%

No Change

Studio

$1,250

10%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

8%

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$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

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Apartments for rent in Arcata

Discover rentals in Arcata, CA

800cres - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

800cres

800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

5016 Valley East BLVD - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

5016 Valley East BLVD

5016 Valley East Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

960cking - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

960cking

960 I St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1272 L [PRM: Henry] (7) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1272 L [PRM: Henry] (7)

1272 L St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

3280poor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

3280poor

3280 W End Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Arcata Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Arcata Apartments

565 H St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

2794 L K Wood Boulevard Unit C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

2794 L K Wood Boulevard Unit C

2794 L K Wood Blvd Apt C, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

11stap - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

11stap

11 F St, Arcata, CA 95521

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent