What's the average rent in Arcata, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Arcata, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,587 per month, which is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,587

-11.8%-$213 decrease month-over-month

9.5%$137 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,298

HOUSES

$2,400

TOWNHOUSES

$1,417

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arcata, CA at $1,298 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,400 per month. Townhomes average $1,417 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,587

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arcata, CA is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,417
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	$1,725
All	$1,417

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Arcata, CA is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,417 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,725 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,350

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,850
All	$2,400

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arcata, CA is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,850 for a 4 bedroom house.