Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Capitola, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Capitola
$3,195/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Capitola is $3,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Capitola
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Capitola rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Capitola, CA
Average rent prices in Capitola have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Capitola run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,829 | 6% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 |  4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,345 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,490 | 32% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | - |
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 Capitola, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 18% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,829
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,345
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,490
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
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 Capitola, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
18%
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
68%higher than the national median
79%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.
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8%$3,395
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10%$2,525
5%$3,595
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7%$3,275
41%$3,200
12%$2,900
3%Discover rentals in Capitola, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Condo for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
1066 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Capitola
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
1d ago
501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,200–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
204 Hollister Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,200–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
414 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
204 Hollister Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,495
$3,350
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,200–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,345
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
2d ago
414 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Apartment for rent
18h ago
308 Hill St, Capitola, CA 95010
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Capitola
1066 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
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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 $3,195 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Capitola?
Average rent prices in Capitola have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Capitola rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Capitola is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,295 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).