Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Eureka, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Eureka

$1,375/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eureka is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eureka

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 14% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$650

22%

36%

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,150

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,600

205%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

205%

Last year

32%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,447
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eureka, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Eureka, CA

The Mallard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

The Mallard

550 M St, Eureka, CA 95501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$432–$1,198

4656 Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.5

Very good

4656 Myrtle Ave

4656 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95503

1 bed

2 baths

$625

2500ston - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

2500ston

2500 Hubbard Ln, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

840 8th ST - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

840 8th ST

840 8th St, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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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 $1,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eureka?

Average rent prices in Eureka have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $525 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 $55,000/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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