Arcata, CA rental market

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Last updated April 14, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Arcata, CA is $1,375.

Average rent

$1,375

Month-over-month change

-$75

Year-over-year change

-$175

Available rentals

60

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $2,450.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7002
$8001
$9002
$1,0008
$1,1007
$1,2008
$1,30011
$1,40010
$1,5006
$1,6003
$1,7003
$1,8002
$1,9003
$2,0002
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3004
$2,400+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $175 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,650$1,400
Feb$1,700$1,490
Mar$1,400$1,600
Apr$1,450$1,490
May$1,550No data
Jun$1,490No data
Jul$1,500No data
Aug$1,575No data
Sep$1,600No data
Oct$1,563No data
Nov$1,500No data
Dec$1,445No 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 31% 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 $1,375.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Arcata, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Arcata, CA is $1,100 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 $1,195 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 $1,461 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 $2,400 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 $2,400 per month.

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

Houses in Arcata, CA rent between $750 - $2,450 with an average rent of $1,375.

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

In the last year, the rent in Arcata, CA decreased by $175

9. 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 $75

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

There are currently 60 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 $1,375 — 31.25% lower the national average of $2,000.