Last updated on August 31, 2026

Average rent in
Fortuna, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fortuna

$1,470/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,470 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fortuna

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fortuna 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+

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 decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fortuna run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

132%

1 bedroom

$1,200

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,550

7%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,200

12%

38%

4 bedroom

$2,450

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

132%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fortuna, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Fortuna, CA

Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Commercial Office

1055 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$300–$1,350

Apartment for rent

3880 Rohnerville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rohnerville house for rent in Fortuna

4 Bed, 2 Bath Home in Fortuna - $2675/mo

3880 Rohnerville Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540

4 beds

2 baths

$2,675

House for rent

Available Aug 18

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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 $1,470 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fortuna?

Average rent prices in Fortuna have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Fortuna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fortuna is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 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 $59,000/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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