Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fortuna, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fortuna

$1,550/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fortuna

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fortuna rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fortuna, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Fortuna, CA

Average rent prices in Fortuna have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Fortuna, CA

Rent prices in Fortuna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fortuna is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Fortuna run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$1,195

10%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,490

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,200

6%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,800

10%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fortuna, 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 Fortuna, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fortuna and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fortuna

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,472
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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$1,472

decreased by4%
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$1,400

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$1,500

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$1,400

decreased by46%
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$1,425

decreased by3%
Last year

Discover rentals in Fortuna, CA

Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Commercial Office

1055 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Studio

1 bath

$300

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.
Page Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Page Way

65 Page Way, Fortuna, CA 95540

2 beds

1 bath

$1,490

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.
910 8th ST - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

910 8th ST

910 8th St, Fortuna, CA 95540

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
3880 Rohnerville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rohnerville house for rent in Fortuna

Spacious 4 Bed, 2 Bath Single Family Home in Fortuna - $2700/mo

3880 Rohnerville Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540

4 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Price dropped $100Fees 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 Fortuna, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fortuna rental market.

How much is rent in Fortuna?

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,550 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fortuna?

Average rent prices in Fortuna have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Fortuna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fortuna is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fortuna?

To comfortably afford rent in Fortuna, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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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