What's the average rent in Arcata, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Arcata, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,450 per month, which is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,450

3.6%$50 increase month-over-month

-6.5%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,291

HOUSES

$2,400

TOWNHOUSES

$1,475

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arcata, CA at $1,291 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,400 per month. Townhomes average $1,475 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,123
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,685
All	$1,450

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arcata, CA is $1,123 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,685 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,475

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Arcata, CA is $1,475 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,070
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$2,025
4 Bedrooms	$2,700
All	$1,400

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,070 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,025 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,685
All	$2,400

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arcata, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,685 for a 4 bedroom house.