Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Arcata, Arcata, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arcata
$1,480/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Arcata is $1,480 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $420 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arcata
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arcata rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arcata, Arcata, CA
Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,437, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,022 | 14% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,197 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,175 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cutten | $1,422 | |
Eureka City | $1,400 | |
Fieldbrook | $1,450 | |
Jacoby Creek | $1,890 | |
Mckinleyville | $1,450 | |
Pacific | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,437 | 3% | 11% | |
Condos | $1,650 | 30% | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 3% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,022
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Jacoby Creek
Average rent
$1,890
Pacific
Average rent
$1,575
Eureka City
Average rent
$1,400
Fieldbrook
Average rent
$1,450
Mckinleyville
Average rent
$1,450
Cutten
Average rent
$1,422
Apartments
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
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
22%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, Arcata, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA.
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Arcata
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
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4d 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
1d 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
15h ago
116 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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
8h 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)
4d 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
3d 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
1d 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
8h 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
2d 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
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Arcata
1815 1815 & 1815 A ROBERTS WAY, Arcata, CA 95521
4 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Price dropped $125Fees 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
15h 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
1d 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
3d ago
1016 F St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,490
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
4d 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
1d 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
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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
1815 1815 & 1815 A ROBERTS WAY, Arcata, CA 95521
4 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Price dropped $125Fees 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
4d 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
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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 $1,480 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arcata?
Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Arcata rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arcata is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 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 $59,000/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).