Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Aptos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Aptos
$3,400/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Aptos is $3,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aptos
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Aptos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Aptos, CA
Average rent prices in Aptos have increased by 9% 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 $2,995, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Aptos run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | 1% |  82% | |
1 bedroom | $2,550 | 2% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $4,895 | 5% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $7,950 | 10% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Aptos, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,995 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,695 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
82%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,950
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Aptos, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
9%
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
79%higher than the national median
68%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
12%$2,895
4%$2,720
7%$2,940
10%$2,662
2%$3,872
17%$2,525
5%$4,302
$3,300
6%$3,197
37%$3,375
12%$2,950
1%Discover rentals in Aptos, CA
4d ago
Windemere Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aptos
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aptos
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
385 Sea Ridge Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aptos
453 Seaview Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Aptos
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aptos
2 beds
1 bath
$4,295
$3,695
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Aptos
935 Via Tornasol #19, Aptos, CA 95003
3 beds
3 baths
$5,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
Windemere Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Aptos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aptos
7146 7146 Danko Drive - 7146 Danko Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
$4,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aptos
453 Seaview Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aptos
4 beds
3 baths
$6,395
House for rent
4d ago
Windemere Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Aptos
3 beds
2 baths
$5,700
$5,200
Price drop
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 $3,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aptos?
Average rent prices in Aptos have increased by 9% 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 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 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 $136,000/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).