
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)
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Plum Street Garden Apartments

2485 Cardinal Ln

Emerald Bay Apartments

2135 Felt St

106 Village Drive Apartments
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Harbor Walk at Swan Lake

4452 Soquel Dr

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Granava Garden Apartments

116 Sycamore St

Corcoran Gardens Apartments
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Creekside Apartments

1472 Chanticleer Ave

832-834 Paget Ave

22660 E Cliff Dr

115 Lloyd Ct

320 Soquel Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitola?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Capitola Studio Apartments | $2,750 | $2,600 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Capitola 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $2,350 | $8,900 |
| Cheap Capitola 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $2,695 | $9,500 |
| Cheap Capitola 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,343 | $3,933 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Capitola 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,322 | $7,322 | $7,322 |
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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. 832-834 Paget Ave in the Arana Gulch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitola apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 832-834 Paget Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Breakwater Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,888 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,381 |
| Thurber Apartments | Thurber Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $3,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitola 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 Capitola apartment is the Thurber Apartments Model at Thurber Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitola 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 |
| Thurber Apartments | Thurber Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.47 |
| Landing at Capitola | Plan 1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.76 |
| Emerald Bay Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| Capitola Townhomes | TH15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.74 |
| Six Hundred Park Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 69480 | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Breakwater Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitola is starting from $2,695 at 832-834 Paget Ave.
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