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Apartments in Arcata

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R1093
1093 5th St Arcata, CA
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$1,150
1181Park
1181 1209 Hallen Dr Arcata, CA
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$1,375
4636 Valley W Blvd Unit 107
Arcata, CA
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$1,275
2149 Western Ave Unit B
Arcata, CA
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$1,325
335 Union St Unit 1D
Arcata, CA
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$1,490
1016 F St
Arcata, CA
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$850
Arcata Farmhouse Style Studio
1201 Q St Arcata, CA
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$1,800
187Alfa
187 F St Arcata, CA
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$1,400
655Elli
655 F St Arcata, CA
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470Turn
470 474 Granite Ave N Arcata, CA
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$1,250
1574 G St
Arcata, CA
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$1,500
Mack Rd
2970 Mack RD Arcata, CA
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Baywood Apts
830 Bayside Rd Arcata, CA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$1,450
Ridge Road
585 Ridge Rd Arcata, CA
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1404 Foster Ave
Arcata, CA
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964 9Th St
Arcata, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arcata?

Arcata Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
1BR $1,250 $1,100 - $1,380
2BR $1,400 $1,150 - $1,800
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Arcata, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 915 apartments available in Arcata.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Arcata is around $1,250 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Arcata is around $1,400 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Arcata, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Arcata, the average rent price is $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,650 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Arcata, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Arcata, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $50,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Arcata Apartment

Arcata is a small college town in California. With a population of only 17,000, the city is largely a service community for the University. The University has enough students enrolled to equal nearly half the population of the rest of the city. Humboldt State University is a member of the California State University System, and competes in Division II of the NCAA as the Lumberjacks.

Arcata is a coastal city, and gets weather like most people imagine of the west coast, rather than the sunnier climate of southern California. Rain is the norm in Arcata, although there's often a slight break in the grey skies between June and September.

When to Search

When you're looking for an apartment in Arcata, don't look when the weather is good. Instead, look when it's pouring. If you shop during the winter rainy season you should find some great apartments there for the taking.

Staying in the Know

Allow yourself enough time to actually meet landlords and look around your prospective apartments. Don't rush apartment viewings. Landlords often make their decision based on their sense of the individual applying to rent a suite, and if you're in a hurry to get to your next appointment, you won't have time to make much of an impression.

Life in Arcata

Transportation

In California, the simple rule to remember is that life is easier if you have a car. The good news is that Arcata is small enough that there are ways to get around without one. Bicycles are a great way to travel, because there are ample bicycle lanes throughout the city, and because there is a "bike library" where you can borrow a bike if you don't have your own.

Where to play

Head less than an hour north of the city and you can see the ancient Redwood forests in the Redwood National and State Parks. The Plaza is the best hangout in town, and also the site of various events throughout the year. There are also some great bars that serve local beer, including the Redwood Curtain Brewing Company.

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Arcata:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2026 Arcata Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2026 key findings and figures for the Arcata rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Arcata and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Arcata average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Arcata Rent Prices Decrease From February to March

Arcata rent prices decreased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Arcata one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Arcata experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Arcata two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

March Prices: Arcata vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Arcata and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Arcata over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Arcata suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Arcata suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Arcata suburbs.

March 2026 Pricing Trends: Arcata vs. National Comparisons

Arcata Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Arcata over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Arcata average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Arcata one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Arcata and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Arcata and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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