2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fortuna, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fortuna, California as of March 2026. That's +8% higher than the citywide median of $1,268 and +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $1,216 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,221 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Oildale | $1,241 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 8 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 9 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 10 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 11 | Orland | $1,340 |
| 12 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 13 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 14 | Fortuna (this page) | $1,370 |
| 15 | Newman | $1,380 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 6 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 7 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 8 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 9 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 10 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 11 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 12 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 13 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 14 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 15 | Topanga | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fortuna.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fortuna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka, CA | 15.2 mi | $1,360 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Arcata, CA | 19.7 mi | $1,540 | +$170 (+12%) |
| McKinleyville, CA | 26.9 mi | $1,480 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Ukiah, CA | 116.6 mi | $1,640 | +$270 (+20%) |
| Redding, CA | 124.4 mi | $1,600 | +$230 (+17%) |
| Red Bluff, CA | 124.5 mi | $1,350 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Anderson, CA | 128.5 mi | $1,490 | +$120 (+9%) |
| Lakeport, CA | 134.1 mi | $1,180 | $-190 (-14%) |
| Grants Pass, OR | 139.6 mi | $1,385 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Orland, CA | 142 mi | $1,340 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Medford, OR | 148.1 mi | $1,430 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Central Point, OR | 150.7 mi | $1,560 | +$190 (+14%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fortuna — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fortuna?
As of March 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fortuna, California is $1,370 per month. This is +8% higher than the citywide median of $1,268.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fortuna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fortuna expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fortuna's 2-bedroom median of $1,370 is +17% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fortuna rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 403 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Fortuna ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fortuna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Eureka ($1,360), Red Bluff ($1,350), Lakeport ($1,180).