Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Dunsmuir, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Dunsmuir

$1,275/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dunsmuir is $1,275 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunsmuir

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunsmuir rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dunsmuir, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Dunsmuir, CA

Average rent prices in Dunsmuir have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 Dunsmuir, CA

Rent prices in Dunsmuir vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dunsmuir is $1,269, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunsmuir run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$650

11%

59%

1 bedroom

$1,250

2%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,650

4%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,250

15%

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Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dunsmuir, 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 Dunsmuir, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dunsmuir and Arcata by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dunsmuir

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunsmuir, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in Dunsmuir, CA

30877 Crag View Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

30877 Crag View Dr

30877 Crag View Dr, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

Studio

0 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

4300 Gray St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

4300 Gray St

4300 Gray St, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,300

Apartment for rent

5420 Shasta Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

5420 Shasta Ave

5420 Shasta Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dunsmuir, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Dunsmuir rental market.

How much is rent in Dunsmuir?

The average rent in Dunsmuir is $1,275 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunsmuir?

Average rent prices in Dunsmuir have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Dunsmuir rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunsmuir is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dunsmuir?

To comfortably afford rent in Dunsmuir, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dunsmuir?

Dunsmuir offers pet-friendly options with 36% of available listings welcoming pets. This Northern California city maintains an average of approximately 14 listings per month, providing steady opportunities for renters with pets to find suitable housing.

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).

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