Arcata, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Arcata, CA?
Last updated January 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Arcata, CA is $1,400.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $950 to $2,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 8 |
| $1,200 | 17 |
| $1,300 | 15 |
| $1,400 | 9 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 6 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 5 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $400 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,650 | $1,400 |
| Feb | $1,700 | No data |
| Mar | $1,400 | No data |
| Apr | $1,450 | No data |
| May | $1,550 | No data |
| Jun | $1,490 | No data |
| Jul | $1,500 | No data |
| Aug | $1,575 | No data |
| Sep | $1,600 | No data |
| Oct | $1,563 | No data |
| Nov | $1,500 | No data |
| Dec | $1,450 | No data |
Market temperature
The Arcata, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Arcata, CA is 30% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Arcata, CA?
The average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,400.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Arcata, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,200 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,200 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,450 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,950 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is $2,222 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Arcata, CA?
Houses in Arcata, CA rent between $950 - $2,900 with an average rent of $1,400.
8. How has the rent in Arcata, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Arcata, CA decreased by $400
9. How much has the rent in Arcata, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Arcata, CA did not change.
10. How many available rentals are there in Arcata, CA?
There are currently 68 rentals available in Arcata, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Arcata, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,400 — 29.82% lower the national average of $1,995.