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Eureka, CA

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Savor access to nature and culture in a historic seaport

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Situated between the Humboldt Bay and mountains lush with giant Redwoods, Eureka combines nature, history, and culture in a small-town environment. Built on a rich logging heritage, Eureka is the largest coastal city between San Francisco and Portland. Old Town Eureka is a living testament to the city’s past, brimming with art galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants in Victorian buildings along the city’s waterfront.

Eureka is home to attractions like Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, Blue Ox Millworks Historic Park, and the Sequoia Park Zoo. Outdoor recreation abounds in Eureka, with activities such as boating, kayaking, sport fishing, birding, hunting, and hiking all available nearby. The arts are alive in Eureka, with plenty of active artisan, arts, and theater groups in the city.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Eureka, CA is $823 for a studio, $899 for one bedroom, and $795 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eureka has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$899/month
364 Sq Ft
House
$1,984/month
1,033 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Garfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

69 Students

8
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

499 Students

6
out of 10

Freshwater Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

264 Students

6
out of 10

Cutten Elementary

Public

Grades 3-6

322 Students

5
out of 10

Alice Birney Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

4
out of 10

Catherine L. Zane Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

433 Students

5
out of 10

Winship Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

400 Students

4
out of 10

Glen Paul School

Public

Grades K-12

119 Students

Rating Unavailable

Academy Of The Redwoods

Public

Grades 9-12

172 Students

10
out of 10

Eureka Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,295 Students

7
out of 10

Glen Paul School

Public

Grades K-12

119 Students

Rating Unavailable

Humboldt County ROP

Public

Grades 10-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sequoia Park Zoo
  • Discovery Museum at Jefferson Community Center
  • Humboldt Botanical Garden
  • Fort Humboldt State Historical Monument
  • Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County

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