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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Covered parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Comfortable living space
  • Warm and inviting atmosphere
  • Comfortably living space
  • Sleek quartz counters

Location

501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010, USA
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Management

Era Management Co., Inc

Leasing office

(831) 777-4796

Property Overview

Plum Street Garden Apartments offers strong overall value, with high expert ratings for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, indicating a well-rounded and competitively priced place to live. Residents can expect convenient on-site comforts such as covered parking, on-site laundry facilities, and comfortable living spaces with sleek quartz counters in a warm, inviting atmosphere, plus detailed listing photos that help set clear expectations. The community is also highlighted as great for pet friendliness, with nearby pet services, outdoor spaces, and pet-appropriate flooring.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Plum Street Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Plum Street Garden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Fireplace
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath376 sqft$2,495 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this studio apartment in Capitola, CA offering an updated interior with laminate flooring and a fireplace. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, and covered parking is provided for convenience. The community is pet friendly with approval and an additional deposit required, and an onsite resident manager is available. Take advantage of the special offer — $1,000 off the third month’s rent — and visit during the open house on Saturday, April 18, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath610 sqft$3,050 /mo1 unit availableBeautiful One Bedroom! $1000.00 off rent! Located in Capitola, this one-bedroom, one-bath apartment features modern stainless steel appliances and durable laminate flooring throughout. The community is pet friendly with approval required and an additional deposit. Onsite resident manager available for convenience and support. Ideal for anyone seeking a well-maintained, centrally located unit with contemporary finishes.

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Amenities for Plum Street Garden Apartments

Apartment Amenities

FireplaceLaminate Flooring

Appliances

Stainless Steel Appliances

Building

CarportCats OK
Dogs OK

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

On-Site ManagementOn-Site Resident Manager
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Plum Street Garden Apartments

HomeApartments in Capitola Plum Street Garden Apartments

Welcome to the Plum Street Garden Apartments in Capitola CA! These are lovely apartment homes, clean and quiet, with recent numerous upgrades. Conveniently located in the upper village of Capitola, near Gayle's Bakery, Nob Hill Foods, etc. Very well located near Cabrillo College, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak and Santa Cruz. A short drive to UC Santa Cruz.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Plum Street Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Plum Street Garden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Plum Street Garden Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Plum Street Garden Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Plum Street Garden Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Plum Street Garden Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Plum Street Garden Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 5 highest rated

Plum Street Garden apartments has been a wonderful place to live. Their staff is on top of it and super helpful. Glenda Thomas, the new property manager, has been absolutely wonderful! Maintenance requests get solved in a timely manner and the service is top notch. I would recommend this complex.

Haley Georgalos

Haley Georgalos

Nov 19, 2024

Sweet upper village apts. Manager has been easygoing and area is great. Very attentive manager and maintenance. Great location in capitola. Totally remodeled and quaint.

Ann Lee

Ann Lee

Apr 11, 2018

We’re sharing just 5 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Plum Street Garden Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Plum Street Garden Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Capitola

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% higher than 1-bedrooms in Capitola.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Capitola
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Capitola
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,608
June 2024$2,437
July 2024$2,295
August 2024$2,353
September 2024$2,562
October 2024$2,822
November 2024$2,935
December 2024$2,737
January 2025$2,759
February 2025$2,821
March 2025$2,793
April 2025$2,600
May 2025$2,636
June 2025$2,771
July 2025$2,450
August 2025$2,426
September 2025$2,335
October 2025$2,363
November 2025$2,492
December 2025$2,862
January 2026$3,148
February 2026$2,681
March 2026$2,660
April 2026$2,574

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$99,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $99,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,495.
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Schools near Plum Street Garden Apartments

Soquel Elementary School

2700 porter st

soquel, CA, 95073

K-5Public
B

Main Street Elementary School

3400 n main st

soquel, CA, 95073

K-5Public
A-

Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School

8005 winkle ave

santa cruz, CA, 95065

K-5Public
B

Mountain Elementary School

3042 old san jose rd

soquel, CA, 95073

K-6Public
A

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 Capitola near 501 Plum St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
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 501 Plum St, Capitola

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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