Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Aptos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Aptos

$3,300/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Aptos is $3,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$2.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aptos

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Aptos rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Aptos, CA

Average rent prices in Aptos have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Aptos, CA

Rent prices in Aptos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Aptos is $2,477, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Aptos run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$2,249

1%

34%

1 bedroom

$2,812

8%

59%

2 bedroom

$3,400

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,750

15%

10%

4 bedroom

$6,250

13%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,812

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

59%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Aptos, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Aptos, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Aptos and Capitola by all bedroom counts and property types.

Aptos

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aptos, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Capitola, CA.

Discover rentals in Aptos, CA

10110 Soquel Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Aptos

Cozy Studio with 1 Bed & Bath

10110 Soquel Dr #4, Aptos, CA 95003

1 bed

1 bath

$1,290

Apartment for rent

180 Sea Ridge Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Aptos

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

Marina Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Aptos

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

$3,100

Price drop

House for rent

7120 Oak Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Aptos

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Aptos, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Aptos rental market.

How much is rent in Aptos?

The average rent in Aptos is $3,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aptos?

Average rent prices in Aptos have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Aptos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aptos is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Aptos?

To comfortably afford rent in Aptos, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Aptos?

Aptos rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market across the city's available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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