Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aptos, CA from $1,300 (44 Rentals)

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7362 Mesa Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7362 Mesa Dr

7362 Mesa DrAptos, CA 95003
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113 Stephen Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

113 Stephen Rd

113 Stephen RdAptos, CA 95003
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9651 Soquel Dr
Studio Apartments

9651 Soquel Dr

9651 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003
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151 Stephen Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Stephen Rd

151 Stephen RdAptos, CA 95003

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6996 Soquel Dr
Studio Apartments

6996 Soquel Dr

6996 Soquel DrAptos, CA 95003
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115 Lloyd Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 Lloyd Ct

115 Lloyd CtAptos, CA 95003
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Via Pacifica Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Via Pacifica Gardens

1860 Via PacificaAptos, CA 95003
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Adobe Hacienda
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Hacienda

222 Santa Cruz AveAptos, CA 95003
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Seapines Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seapines Apartments

1800-1870 Sumner AveAptos, CA 95003
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9012 SOQUEL Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9012 SOQUEL Dr

9012 SOQUEL DrAptos, CA 95003
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Parkhurst Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhurst Terrace

100 Parkhurst CirAptos, CA 95003
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Capitola Gardens
$3,084 - $5,347
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Capitola Gardens

1745 46th AveCapitola, CA 95010
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930 Rosedale Ave
Studio Apartments

930 Rosedale Ave

930 Rosedale AveCapitola, CA 95010
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502 Pine St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

502 Pine St

502 Pine StCapitola, CA 95010
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211 Stockton Ave
Studio Apartments

211 Stockton Ave

211 Stockton AveCapitola, CA 95010
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2630 Orchard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2630 Orchard St

2630 Orchard StSoquel, CA 95073
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455 Plum St
2 Bedroom Apartments

455 Plum St

455 Plum StCapitola, CA 95010
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5070 Wilder Dr
Studio Apartments

5070 Wilder Dr

5070 Wilder DrSoquel, CA 95073

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318 Capitola Ave
Studio Apartments

318 Capitola Ave

318 Capitola AveCapitola, CA 95010
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1875 Wharf Rd
Studio Apartments

1875 Wharf Rd

1875 Wharf RdCapitola, CA 95010
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2800 S Main St
Studio Apartments

2800 S Main St

2800 S Main StSoquel, CA 95073
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106 Grove Ln
Studio Apartments

106 Grove Ln

106 Grove LnCapitola, CA 95010
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419 Capitola Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

419 Capitola Ave

419 Capitola AveCapitola, CA 95010
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4795 River St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4795 River St

4795 River StSoquel, CA 95073
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Capitola Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitola Cove

1905 Wharf RdCapitola, CA 95010
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Cheapest Available Aptos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Aptos, CA is a Studio unit found at Aptos Apartments priced from $2,095. Six Hundred Park Avenue in the Eastside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,330. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aptos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$2,330
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsPlum Street - StudioStudio,1BA$2,395
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,084
101 Grand2BR Ocean View2BR,2BA$6,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aptos, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aptos area is the $9.50 price per square foot 3BR Ocean Front Model at 101 Grand in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $9,500. The second greatest value Aptos apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 Model at Six Hundred Park Avenue starting at $2,330 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aptos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
101 Grand3BR Ocean Front3BR,2BA$9.50
Six Hundred Park Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 694801BR,1BA$3.51
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.24
Aptos ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.87
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsPlum Street - StudioStudio ,1BA$6.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aptos Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Aptos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Aptos Apartment is $2,330 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Aptos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Aptos is starting from $2,730 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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