Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Eureka, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Eureka

$1,350/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eureka is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eureka

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eureka 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 Eureka, CA

Average rent prices in Eureka have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Eureka run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

3%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,185

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,075

8%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,750

4%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

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$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eureka, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Eureka, CA

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

1917 C [PRM: Andrew] (6) - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Eureka City apartment for rent in Eureka

1917 C [PRM: Andrew] (6)

1917 C St, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

1023 4th St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1023 4th St.

1023 4th St, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

2500ston - Photo 1 of 1

16h 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 $1,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eureka?

Average rent prices in Eureka have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Eureka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eureka is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Eureka's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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