Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Aptos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Aptos

$3,175/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Aptos is $3,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,245 more per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aptos

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Aptos run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

Studio

$2,525

6%

35%

1 bedroom

$2,350

14%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,400

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,125

7%

10%

4 bedroom

$7,000

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,125

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last year

15%

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$3,175
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,224
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aptos, CA is 2% lower 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

Apartment for rent

Marina Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Aptos

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

House for rent

Searidge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Searidge Rd

385 Sea Ridge Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

Apartment for rent

2607 Willowbrook Ln #56 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse 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 $3,175 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aptos?

Average rent prices in Aptos have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Aptos rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aptos is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,245 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 $127,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Aptos average around $2,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,560/month.

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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