Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fortuna

$1,470/mo

increased by47%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fortuna is $1,470 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fortuna

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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+

Rent trends in Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Average rent prices in Fortuna have increased by 41% over the last month and have increased by 47% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Fortuna run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,125

2%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,400

12%

23%

3 bedroom

$2,050

16%

210%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

210%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

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$1,470
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Fortuna, Fortuna, CA

Commercial Office - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Commercial Office

1055 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

910 8th ST - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

910 8th ST

910 8th St, Fortuna, CA 95540

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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 $1,470 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fortuna?

Average rent prices in Fortuna have increased by 41% over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.

How does Fortuna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fortuna is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 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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