Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)

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2333 Portola DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062
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Cheapest Available Capitola Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitola, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Six Hundred Park Avenue in the Eastside neighborhood priced from $2,250. Emerald Bay Apartments in the Eastside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,706. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-remodeled 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,706
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitola area is the $7.99 price per square foot 2BR Ocean Front Model at 101 Grand in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $7,990. The second greatest value Capitola apartment is the 2x1.5 - Townhome Model at 30th Ave Townhomes starting at $3,250 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitola apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
101 Grand2BR Ocean Front2BR,2BA$7.99
30th Ave Townhomes2x1.5 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.66
Six Hundred Park AvenueRemodeled 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$4.00
314 Hillcrest Dr, Unit 314 Hillcrest Drive314 Hillcrest Dr1BR,1BA$3.59
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.84
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.80
Lloyd Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$5.46
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.26

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Getting Around Capitola, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitola Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitola Apartment is $2,250 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitola is starting from $3,050 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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