Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA from $1,700 (25 Rentals)

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Capitola Gardens
$3,223 - $5,347
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 9

Capitola Gardens

1745 46th AveCapitola, CA 95010
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The Bluffs on 44th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs on 44th

4401 Capitola RdCapitola, CA 95010
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property at 341 5th Ave

$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

341 5th Ave

Santa CruzCA95062

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property at 755 14th Ave

$3,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 14th Ave, Unit 212, Unit 212

755 14th Ave
Santa CruzCA95062
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Shearwater Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shearwater Apartments

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

 

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 $2,350. Plum Street Garden Apartments in the Eastside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$2,350
Plum Street Garden Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,495
Lloyd Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,775
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,795
Landing at CapitolaPlan 12BR,2BA$3,482

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitola area is the $3.48 price per square foot TH15Y Model at Wilder Townhomes in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Capitola apartment is the 1715 42nd Ave Model at 1715 42nd Ave, Unit Apt 3 starting at $3,500 with a $3.06 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.
Wilder TownhomesTH15Y2BR,1.5BA$3.48
1715 42nd Ave, Unit Apt 31715 42nd Ave2BR,2BA$3.06
Emerald Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$3.82
101 Grand3BR Ocean Front3BR,2BA$9.50
Landing at CapitolaPlan 12BR,2BA$3.63
Lloyd Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.44
Six Hundred Park AvenueNon-Remodeled 1 bedroom with LVT flooring1BR,1BA$3.77
Breakwater ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$4.48
3300 Portola Dr, Unit # 203300 Portola Dr1BR,1BA$5.74
Plum Street Garden Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$6.64

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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 $2,350 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 $2,750 at Six Hundred Park Avenue.

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