Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Eureka City, Eureka, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Eureka City

$1,397/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eureka City is $1,397 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eureka City

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eureka City 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 City, Eureka, CA

Average rent prices in Eureka City 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 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 $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Eureka City run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

12%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,100

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,170

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,600

205%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

205%

Last year

41%

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$1,397
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Eureka City, Eureka, CA

The Mallard - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

7.6

Very good

The Mallard

550 M St, Eureka, CA 95501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$432–$1,198

Apartment for rent

4656 Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

4656 Myrtle Ave

4656 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95503

1 bed

2 baths

$625

Apartment for rent

840 8th ST - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

840 8th ST

840 8th St, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

1411woo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1411woo

1411 Bay St, Eureka, CA 95501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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 $1,397 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eureka City?

Average rent prices in Eureka City have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Eureka City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eureka City is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 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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