1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fortuna, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fortuna, California as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,240 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fortuna
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fortuna
Compare Fortuna's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna (this page) | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Fortuna.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fortuna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka, CA | 15.2 mi | $1,040 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Arcata, CA | 19.7 mi | $1,180 | +$130 (+12%) |
| McKinleyville, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,130 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 116.6 mi | $1,250 | +$200 (+19%) |
| Redding, CA | 124.4 mi | $1,217 | +$167 (+16%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 124.5 mi | $1,030 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 134.1 mi | $900 | $-150 (-14%) |
| Grants Pass, OR | 139.6 mi | $1,060 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Medford, OR | 148.1 mi | $1,115 | +$65 (+6%) |
| Central Point, OR | 150.7 mi | $1,220 | +$170 (+16%) |
| Clearlake, CA | 152.2 mi | $950 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Ashland, OR | 154.4 mi | $1,220 | +$170 (+16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fortuna — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fortuna?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fortuna, California is $1,050 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,240.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fortuna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fortuna expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fortuna's 1-bedroom median of $1,050 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fortuna rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Fortuna ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fortuna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Eureka ($1,040), Red Bluff ($1,030), Lakeport ($900).