Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Aptos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Aptos

$3,975/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Aptos is $3,975 per month as of October 2026. This is 109% above the national average rent, or $2,075 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aptos

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Aptos, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Aptos, CA

Average rent prices in Aptos have increased by 34% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $4,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Aptos run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

29%

92%

1 bedroom

$2,405

21%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,587

46%

1%

3 bedroom

$5,450

6%

24%

4 bedroom

$5,795

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,405

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,587

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$3,975
increased by109%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aptos, CA is 24% higher than the median rent in Capitola, CA.

Discover rentals in Aptos, CA

Ocean View MHP - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Ocean View MHP

Windemere Ln, Aptos, CA 95003

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,200–$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
600 Cabrillo Park Ct #9 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Aptos

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
531 Clubhouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Aptos

3 beds

2 baths

$4,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
271 Bowen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Aptos

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,975 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aptos?

Average rent prices in Aptos have increased by 34% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Aptos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aptos is 109% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,075 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 $159,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Aptos, with rents running about 18.9% lower than April, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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