What's the average rent in Arcata, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Arcata, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,350 per month, which is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,350

-6.9%-$100 decrease month-over-month

-10.0%-$150 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,267

HOUSES

$2,000

TOWNHOUSES

$1,300

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Arcata, CA at $1,267 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,000 per month. Townhomes average $1,300 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	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$1,450

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Arcata, CA is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Arcata, CA is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,295
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,395

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,295 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$1,950
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$2,289

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Arcata, CA is $1,050 per month, followed by $1,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom house.