Apartments for Rent in Arcata, CA

Prices and availability in Arcata, CA were last updated on 7 May 2026.

The best apartment in Arcata, CA is: 4636 Valley W Blvd, Unit 102.

In Arcata 66% of the housing is rented out compared to 34% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 2% of Arcata's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 70% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 27% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Arcata is 0 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 0 stories, of which none are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Arcata are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 0% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.