Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fortuna, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fortuna

$1,350/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,350 per month as of May 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fortuna

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fortuna 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+

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 4% over the last month and have increased 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 Fortuna, CA

Rent prices in Fortuna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fortuna is $1,337, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fortuna run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

59%

-

1 bedroom

$1,125

30%

32%

2 bedroom

$1,450

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,925

36%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,500

16%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

3%

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$1,350
decreased by31%

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 Fortuna, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

Discover rentals in Fortuna, CA

Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Commercial Office

1055 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

137 12th [PRM: Henry] (24) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

137 12th [PRM: Henry] (24)

137 12th St, Fortuna, CA 95540

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

910 8th ST - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

910 8th ST

910 8th St, Fortuna, CA 95540

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$1,950

Apartment for rent

3069 Smith Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fortuna

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

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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 $1,350 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fortuna?

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

How does Fortuna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fortuna is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fortuna?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fortuna, CA is $803, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,446.

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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