Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Average rent in
Arcata, CA

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

46

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

61%
29%
10%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

64%
36%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Arcata, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Arcata, CA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Arcata, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Arcata, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,450

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,225

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,295

4%

23%

Studio

$1,100

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arcata, 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.

Compare rent prices in Arcata, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Arcata, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anderson, CA.

Arcata

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arcata, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.

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Apartments for rent in Arcata

Discover rentals in Arcata, CA

1181park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Pacific apartment for rent in Arcata

1181park

1209 Hallen Drive, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

2162 Heather - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2162 Heather

2162 Heather Ln, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

2237 Heather Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

2237 Heather Lane

2237 Heather Lane, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

4934pasa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

4934pasa

4934 Valley East Boulevard, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

(1X) 841 Bayside [PRM: Henry] (40) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

(1X) 841 Bayside [PRM: Henry] (40)

841 Bayside Road, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3280poor - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3280poor

3280 West End Road, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

960cking - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

960cking

960 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

651lake - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

651lake

651 Hidden Creek Road, Arcata, CA 95521

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent