Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Eureka, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Eureka

$1,390/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Eureka is $1,390 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eureka

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eureka rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Eureka, CA

Average rent prices in Eureka have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Eureka, CA

Rent prices in Eureka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eureka is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Eureka run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$925

16%

40%

1 bedroom

$1,125

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,500

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

60%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

60%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Eureka and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Eureka

Median rent price$1,390
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eureka, CA is 1% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Eureka, CA

4656 Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

4656 Myrtle Ave

4656 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95503

1 bed

2 baths

$775

Apartment for rent

1116 C St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eureka City house for rent in Eureka

5 beds

1 bath

$775

House for rent

Available May 25

The Mallard - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

The Mallard

1310 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,001–$1,388

Apartment for rent

2500ston - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2500ston

2500 Hubbard Ln, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Eureka, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Eureka rental market.

How much is rent in Eureka?

The average rent in Eureka is $1,390 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eureka?

Average rent prices in Eureka have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Eureka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eureka 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 Eureka?

To comfortably afford rent in Eureka, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Eureka average around $1,250/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,480/month.

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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