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Apartments for Rent in Arcata CA

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Arcata, CA Apartments for Rent

Located in northern California, Arcata sits on the Arcata Bay portion of the Humboldt Bay surrounded by towering Cascade mountain range and redwood forests. Naturally, Arcata is ripe with opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking to boating and everything in between. Arcata is also home to Humboldt State University, which contributes a range of cultural events to the community.

Arcata hosts many of its own events as well, including a weekly Farmers Market, the annual Oyster Festival, Kinetic Grand Championship, Holiday Craft Market, Arts! Arcata, and more. Arcata is about 300 miles from major cities like Portland and San Francisco. Convenience to U.S. 101 makes getting around from Arcata simple.

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Arcata, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Arcata, CA is $1,156 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Arcata, CA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

You can find flexible rentals in Arcata, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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