Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Eureka City, Eureka, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Eureka City

$1,390/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eureka City is $1,390 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eureka City

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eureka City 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 City, Eureka, CA

Average rent prices in Eureka City have increased by 11% 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 City, Eureka, CA

Rent prices in Eureka City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eureka City is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Eureka City run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

13%

41%

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,475

7%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,650

59%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

25%

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

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

Eureka City

Median rent price$1,390
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eureka City, Eureka, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Arcata, Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in Eureka City, Eureka, CA

4656 Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

3d 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

3d 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 City, Eureka, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Eureka City rental market.

How much is rent in Eureka City?

The average rent in Eureka City is $1,390 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eureka City?

Average rent prices in Eureka City have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Eureka City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eureka City is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eureka City?

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

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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