Arcata, CA rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Arcata, CA is $1,500.

Average rent

$1,500

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$25

Available rentals

49

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $3,900.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$8001
$9004
$1,0003
$1,1006
$1,2006
$1,3005
$1,4006
$1,5008
$1,6006
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,0002
$2,1001
$2,3001
$2,4003
$2,5005
$2,6002
$2,7002
$2,8002
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,8001
$3,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,644$1,650
Feb$1,525$1,700
Mar$1,425$1,400
Apr$1,450$1,450
May$1,650$1,550
Jun$1,780$1,490
Jul$1,850$1,500
Aug$1,690$1,575
Sep$1,513No data
Oct$1,844No data
Nov$1,660No data
Dec$1,500No data

Market temperature

The Arcata, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Arcata, CA is 29% lower than the national average.

Arcata, CAvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Arcata, CA?

The average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,500.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Arcata, CA?

Houses in Arcata, CA rent between $650 - $3,900 with an average rent of $1,500.

3. How has the rent in Arcata, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Arcata, CA decreased by $25

4. How much has the rent in Arcata, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Arcata, CA decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Arcata, CA?

There are currently 49 rentals available in Arcata, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Arcata, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,500 — 28.57% lower the national average of $2,100.