Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 10, 2026
Average rent in
Arcata, Arcata, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Arcata
$1,400/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Arcata is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arcata
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% 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 $1,362, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 10% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 2% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,485 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 17% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cutten | $1,400 | |
Eureka City | $1,350 | |
Fieldbrook | $1,450 | |
Jacoby Creek | $1,525 | |
Mckinleyville | $1,400 | |
Pacific | $1,347 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,362 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 23% | - | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
22%
Jacoby Creek
Average rent
$1,525
Pacific
Average rent
$1,347
Eureka City
Average rent
$1,350
Fieldbrook
Average rent
$1,450
Mckinleyville
Average rent
$1,400
Cutten
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
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
28%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, Arcata, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA.
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1d 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
4d ago
116 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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5d+ ago
1093 5th Street, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
1120 Austin Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jan 23
2h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,770
Apartment for rent
2h ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,495
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1d ago
740 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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1d ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1935 H St, Arcata, CA 95521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
740 Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arcata
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
2h ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1093 5th Street, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
760 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
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1d ago
800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2h ago
300 300- 350 Union Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,050–$1,100
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2770 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
423 Bayside Ct, Arcata, CA 95521
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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 $1,400 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arcata?
Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 4% 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 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $56,000/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).