
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aptos, CA from $1,300 (44 Rentals)
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260 Rio del Mar Blvd

7362 Mesa Dr

113 Stephen Rd

9651 Soquel Dr

151 Stephen Rd

Aptos Village - Townhomes

285 Sea Ridge Rd
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Seacliff Tri-Plex

Ocean View Mobile Home Park

2643 Mar Vista Dr

342 Sea Ridge Rd

240 Rio del Mar Blvd

6996 Soquel Dr

115 Lloyd Ct

Via Pacifica Gardens
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Adobe Hacienda

Seapines Apartments

9012 SOQUEL Dr

Parkhurst Terrace

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Capitola Gardens

101 Grand

Plum Street Garden Apartments

Six Hundred Park Avenue
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4530 West Walnut Street

Capitola Village Gem

930 Rosedale Ave

502 Pine St

211 Stockton Ave

2630 Orchard St

455 Plum St

5070 Wilder Dr
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318 Capitola Ave

1875 Wharf Rd

2800 S Main St

106 Grove Ln

4530 W Walnut St

419 Capitola Ave

4795 River St

Capitola Cove
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Aptos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aptos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Aptos Studio Apartments | $1,963 | $1,700 | $2,395 |
| Cheap Aptos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $1,350 | $8,900 |
| Cheap Aptos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,597 | $2,750 | $9,500 |
| Cheap Aptos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,032 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 | 1BR,1BA | $2,330 |
| Plum Street Garden Apartments | Plum Street - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Capitola Gardens | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,084 |
| 101 Grand | 2BR Ocean View | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Grand | 3BR Ocean Front | 3BR,2BA | $9.50 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Capitola Gardens | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
| Aptos Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.87 |
| Plum Street Garden Apartments | Plum Street - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.37 |
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Best Local Schools in Aptos, CA
Rio del Mar Elementary
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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