Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fortuna

$1,375/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fortuna

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fortuna rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Average rent prices in Fortuna have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, Fortuna, CA

Rent prices in Fortuna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fortuna is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Fortuna run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$925

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,450

8%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,050

20%

97%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$925

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

97%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

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

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

Fortuna

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,492
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fortuna, Fortuna, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Arcata, Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Commercial Office

1055 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

931Del - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8

Very good

931Del

931 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

576 Main [PRM: Marlene] (2) - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Fortuna

576 Main [PRM: Marlene] (2)

576 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1016 Loni [PRM: Marlene] (4) [DNT$] - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1016 Loni [PRM: Marlene] (4) [DNT$]

1016 Loni Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fortuna rental market.

How much is rent in Fortuna?

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fortuna?

Average rent prices in Fortuna have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Fortuna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fortuna 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 Fortuna?

To comfortably afford rent in Fortuna, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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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