The Lofts at Valley West
4636 Valley West Boulevard,
Arcata, CA 95521
$1,150 - $1,925 | Studio - 2 Beds
Mckinleyville
McKinleyville, CA
Area Guide
Bask in the natural beauty of northern California’s coast
Coastal
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Suburban
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Rural
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Active
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Scenic
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Lush
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Mountain Views
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Riverside
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Welcoming
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Quaint
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Charming
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Situated on California’s far North Coast, McKinleyville is a small community engulfed in lush, natural beauty. Possibilities for outdoor activities are endless in McKinleyville, with quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mad River, Cascade Mountains, and Redwood forests. McKinleyville offers residents a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of city life with a slow-paced, small-town atmosphere.
McKinleyville is home to the world’s largest totem pole, which stands at 160 feet in height. Convenience to U.S. Route 101 and the Arcata-Eureka Airport makes getting around from McKinleyville easy.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mckinleyville, CA is $910 for one bedroom, and $1,320 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mckinleyville has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$910/month
510 Sq Ft
Transportation
49
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-5
292 Students
5
Dows Prairie Elementary School
Public
Grades K-2
276 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
360 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
556 Students
7
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Little River State Beach
- Azalea State Reserve
- Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
- Trinidad State Beach
Airports
- California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.