Humboldt State University

Arcata, CA

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Humboldt State University - Arcata, CA

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The rugged beauty of Northern California surrounds you in this charming college community

Public Rural Nature Outdoor Forest Coastal Mountains Ocean Historic Lumberjacks

Humboldt State University is a fairly small institution sandwiched between the Pacific coast and northern California’s magnificent Redwood forests. The surrounding landscape factors heavily into the college experience here, with several programs pertaining to science and natural resources utilizing the surrounding environment for their curriculum.

Humboldt’s hometown of Arcata is a relatively isolated community on the northern California coast, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Eugene, Oregon. Downtown is only a few blocks from campus, with the city’s charming array of specialty shops, cafes, bars, and entertainment venues are clustered around Arcata Plaza.

The neighboring town of Eureka is a bit larger, offering even more variety in terms of dining and nightlife, including a huge and eclectic community of coffeehouses. Massive swaths of preserved wilderness cover the mountains and forests just minutes away from town, giving you direct access to some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. As icing on the cake, local rentals are often surprisingly affordable, with many apartments, houses, and condos within a short walk of campus that won’t break the bank.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Arcata, CA is $972 for a studio, $1,148 for one bedroom, $1,531 for two bedrooms, and $1,534 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arcata has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 295 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $972/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 455 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,148/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 834 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,531/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,055 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,534/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

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.

73

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Pacific Union Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

537 Students

6
out of 10

Arcata Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

262 Students

4
out of 10

Pacific Union Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

537 Students

6
out of 10

Sunny Brae Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

220 Students

4
out of 10

Arcata High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,052 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
  • Azalea State Reserve
  • Humboldt Botanical Garden
  • Discovery Museum at Jefferson Community Center
  • Sequoia Park Zoo

Airports

  • California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County

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