Rent by ZIP · Humboldt County
Rent in Arcata, CA 95521
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (-1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,336 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,160 | -0.9% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,099 ±$101 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,240 | -1.6% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,082 ±$56 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,620 | -1.9% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,410 ±$57 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,250 | -2.2% | $1,980–2,420 | $2,131 ±$84 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,720 | -2.2% | $2,394–2,926 | $2,179 ±$386 |
Small Area FMRs for the Humboldt County, CA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Humboldt County, CA, 2 bedrooms: $1,554.
What renters pay in 95521
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95519 | Mckinleyville | $1,790 | $1,574 |
| 95524 | Bayside | $2,090 | $1,828 |
| 95525 | Blue Lake | $1,510 | $1,292 |
| 95526 | Bridgeville | $1,430 | $1,500 |
| 95527 | Burnt Ranch | $1,150 | – |
| 95528 | Carlotta | $1,570 | $1,298 |
Fair Market Rents across Humboldt County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.