Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Eureka, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Eureka

$1,435/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eureka is $1,435 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $465 less per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eureka

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eureka rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Eureka run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

1%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,475

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last year

13%

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$1,435
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eureka, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Anderson

$1,495

increased by11%
Last year
Arcata

$1,450

decreased by2%
Last year
Ashland

$1,975

increased by4%
Last year
Eureka Arcata

$1,495

N/A
Last year
Fieldbrook

$1,350

N/A
Last year
Fortuna

$1,687

increased by13%
Last year

Discover rentals in Eureka, CA

The Mallard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Mallard

550 M St, Eureka, CA 95501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$432–$1,198

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
115 15th St #A2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eureka City house for rent in Eureka

115 15th St #A2, Eureka, CA 95501

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1443 5th [PRM: Andrew] (3) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1443 5th [PRM: Andrew] (3)

1443 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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.
230 Wabash Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Eureka City apartment for rent in Eureka

230 Wabash Ave, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.

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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 $1,435 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eureka?

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

How does Eureka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eureka is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 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 $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Eureka, with prices running about 14% lower than July's peak rates. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November and December see less competition.

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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