Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fortuna

$1,350/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fortuna

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fortuna rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,840. 1-bedroom apartments in Fortuna run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

76%

1 bedroom

$1,350

17%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,375

16%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,050

20%

114%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

76%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

114%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

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$1,350
decreased by29%

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 Fortuna, Fortuna, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Arcata, Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Commercial Office

1055 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$300–$1,350

1036 O St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Fortuna

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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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 $1,350 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fortuna?

Average rent prices in Fortuna have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $550 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.

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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