2758 Central Ave

Tucked along California's far North Coast, McKinleyville is a small coastal community where the Pacific Ocean, old-growth forests, and open prairies all come within reach of daily life. Sitting in Humboldt County roughly five miles north of Arcata and about 15 miles north of Eureka, the area stays mild and foggy year-round. Central Avenue runs through the heart of town, putting shops, restaurants, and grocers close at hand, while the Hammond Trail connects residents to Arcata on foot or by bike without ever touching a road.

McKinleyville's rental stock is dominated by garden-style apartment communities that reflect the area's suburban character -- mid-rise and high-rise buildings are uncommon this far up the North Coast. Most apartment communities cluster along or near Central Avenue, the town's main north-south corridor, with a handful of low-rise complexes scattered among single-family neighborhoods.