Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Arcata, Arcata, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Arcata

$1,497/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arcata is $1,497 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $447 less per month.

$3.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arcata

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arcata rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arcata, Arcata, CA

Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Arcata run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,490.

Listings

Studio

$950

23%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,090

14%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,650

17%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,472
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, Arcata, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Jacoby Creek, Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in Arcata, Arcata, CA

2312pontoni - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

2312pontoni

2312 Wilson St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

800cres - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

800cres

800 Crescent Way, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

116 H Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

116 H Street

116 H St, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

RLKWOOD - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

RLKWOOD

2770 L K Wood Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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 $1,497 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arcata?

Average rent prices in Arcata have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Arcata rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arcata is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $447 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 $60,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Arcata