Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Capitola, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Capitola

$3,100/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Capitola is $3,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$3.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Capitola

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Capitola rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Capitola, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Capitola, CA

Average rent prices in Capitola have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Capitola, CA

Rent prices in Capitola vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Capitola is $2,795, whereas a house costs $4,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Capitola run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

4%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,800

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,884

4%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,950

1%

55%

4 bedroom

$7,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,884

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Capitola, 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 Capitola, CA compare to other cities?

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

Capitola

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Capitola, CA

600 Park Ave #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Capitola

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

1925 46th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Capitola

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,249

Condo for rent

1132 Callas Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Capitola

Condo for rent

Available Jun 5

4610 Garnet St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Capitola

3 beds

1 bath

$4,295

House for rent

Available Jun 9

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Frequently asked questions for Capitola, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Capitola rental market.

How much is rent in Capitola?

The average rent in Capitola is $3,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Capitola?

Average rent prices in Capitola have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Capitola rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Capitola is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Capitola?

To comfortably afford rent in Capitola, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Capitola, CA is $2,690, while a 2-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $3,242.

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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