Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Arcata, Arcata, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arcata
$1,450/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Arcata is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arcata
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arcata rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arcata, Arcata, CA
Average rent prices in Arcata have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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, Arcata, CA
Rent prices in Arcata vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arcata is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 27% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,197 | 5% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cutten | $1,525 | |
Eureka City | $1,397 | |
Fieldbrook | $1,650 | |
Jacoby Creek | $1,700 | |
Mckinleyville | $1,300 | |
Pacific | $1,625 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 32% | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Jacoby Creek
Average rent
$1,700
Pacific
Average rent
$1,625
Eureka City
Average rent
$1,397
Fieldbrook
Average rent
$1,650
Mckinleyville
Average rent
$1,300
Cutten
Average rent
$1,525
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
32%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Arcata, 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, Arcata, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Arcata and Jacoby Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Arcata
24%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, Arcata, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA.
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5d+ ago
1415/1421 S STREET, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
![1871 G [PRM: Renee] (18) - Photo 1 of 1](https://img.zumpercdn.com/920562838/1280x960?fit=crop&h=160&w=329)
1d ago
1871 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2770 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Arcata
1065 5th St, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
1999 Haeger Ave, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
15h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Arcata
1065 5th St, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
1950 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1871 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1093 5th St, Arcata, CA 95521
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2770 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
![491 4th [PRM: Renee] - Photo 1 of 1](https://img.zumpercdn.com/833882182/1280x960?fit=crop&h=160&w=329)
1d ago
491 4th St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Arcata, Arcata, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Arcata rental market.
How much is rent in Arcata?
The average rent in Arcata is $1,450 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arcata?
Average rent prices in Arcata have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Arcata rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arcata is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arcata?
To comfortably afford rent in Arcata, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).