As of April 24, 2026, Arcata, California has 8 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 175 section 8 apartments and 208 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Arcata Bay Crossing Has 32 Units Available
Bayview Courtyard Apartments Has 30 Units Available
Courtyards At Arcata Has 64 Units Available
Courtyards At Arcata Ii Has 36 Units Available
Creamery Row Townhomes Has 18 Units Available
River Community Homes Has 40 Units Available
The County of Humboldt Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Humboldt County for 2026.
The best apartments in Arcata, CA are Bayview Courtyard Apartments , Humboldt Plaza , Creamery Row Townhomes , Arcata Bay Crossing and River Community Homes
The average property rent in Arcata, CA is $1,622.
The price range for a studio apartment in Arcata, CA is between $760 and $1,140. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is between $826 and $1,238. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is between $1,082 and $1,622. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is between $1,524 and $2,286. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Arcata, CA is between $1,835 and $2,753. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 23 April, 2026 for the properties in Arcata, CA
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