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Rental Market Trends in Arcata, CA

What is the average rent in Arcata, CA?

$1,156/month

Average Rent

474 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,156 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Arcata more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Arcata, you can expect to pay about $989 per month for a studio, $1,156 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,536 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,553 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$989/month
292 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,156/month
474 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,536/month
833 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,553/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arcata, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arcata, CA?

Because the average rent in Arcata is $1,156, you’ll want to make about $3,853 per month or $46,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Westwood Garden Apartments

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2351 Westwood Ct,
Arcata, CA 95521

$1,250 - $1,795

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Woodridge Apartments

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1935 H St,
Arcata, CA 95521

$1,150 - $1,695

Studio - 2 Beds

Parkway Apartments

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455 Union St,
Arcata, CA 95521

$925 - $1,095

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2565 Wyatt Ln

2565 Wyatt Ln

2565 Wyatt Ln,
Arcata, CA 95521

$2,200

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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