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Highlights

  • Central location
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • All new laminate flooring
  • No smoking
  • Large private patio and back yard

Location

2256 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
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Property Overview

Capitola Road earns a commendable Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4 out of 10, supported by a perfect price rating of 10 for its competitive cost and exceptional amenities, which include onsite laundry facilities and a spacious private patio. The location is notable, scoring 9 out of 10 for its convenience to schools, transportation, and a vibrant social scene with numerous restaurants and mixed-use spaces nearby. This property is recognized for its transparency and trustworthiness, further enhanced by all-new laminate flooring and a no-smoking policy.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Capitola Road is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Capitola Road has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqftSpacious upstairs apartment with large private balcony is ready for immediate occupancy. 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, located in a nice 16 unit complex on Capitola Ave. This apartment has been freshly painted, new laminate flooring in the living areas and new carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen features beautiful Maple cabinets, granite counters and new appliances. 1 covered parking space and 1 open space. On site laundry. Easy access to highway 1, lots of local shopping and restaurants. Ideal central location! Water and garbage included in the rent. No pets. No Smoking. Tenant insurance required. Application fee is $45. Easy application process on our website at www firesidepm com We are a property management company located in San Jose, CA. Please be aware of frauds and scams. We will never ask for funds in advance or to wire any money. We will meet you at the property to personally show you the home.

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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Santa Cruz
A table of studio rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,874
May 2024$1,975
June 2024$1,970
July 2024$2,400
August 2024$2,210
September 2024$2,250
October 2024$2,144
November 2024$2,078
December 2024$1,772
January 2025$1,925
February 2025$2,225
March 2025$1,805
April 2025$1,848
May 2025$1,989
June 2025$1,948
July 2025$1,890
August 2025$2,147
September 2025$2,058
October 2025$1,894
November 2025$2,003
December 2025$2,143
January 2026$2,207
February 2026$2,372
March 2026$2,627

Schools near Capitola Road

Live Oak Elementary School

1916 capitola rd

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-5Public
B

Ocean Alternative Education Center

984 bostwick ln ste 6

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-8Public
B

Alternative Family Education

840 n branciforte ave

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-12Public
B

Santa Cruz County Special Education

400 encinal st

santa cruz, CA, 95060

K-12Public

Happy Valley Elementary School

3125 branciforte dr

santa cruz, CA, 95065

K-6Public
A
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Santa Cruz near 2256 Capitola Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2256 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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