Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aptos, CA from $1,300 (27 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aptos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Aptos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,265 | $1,350 | $7,500 |
Cheap Aptos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,552 | $2,595 | $9,500 |
Cheap Aptos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,724 | $5,299 | $8,150 |
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Cheapest Available Aptos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Aptos, CA is a Studio unit found at Aptos Apartments priced from $2,150. Capitola Gardens in the Prospect Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aptos apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aptos Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Capitola Gardens | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
Plum Street Garden Apartments | Two-Bedroom ~ beautiful upgrades, wood style pl... | 2BR,1BA | $3,250 |
Wilder Townhomes | TH15Y | 2BR,1BA | $4,250 |
101 Grand | 2BR Ocean View | 2BR,2BA | $7,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aptos, CA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aptos area is the $3.48 price per square foot TH15Y Model at Wilder Townhomes in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Aptos apartment is the 3BR Ocean Front Model at 101 Grand starting at $8,150 with a $8.15 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aptos apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wilder Townhomes | TH15Y | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.48 |
101 Grand | 3BR Ocean Front | 3BR,2BA | $8.15 |
Plum Street Garden Apartments | Two-Bedroom ~ beautiful upgrades, wood style pl... | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
314 Hillcrest Dr | 314 Hillcrest Dr | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
Capitola Gardens | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
Aptos Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
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Bike Score®
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aptos Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Aptos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Aptos Apartment is $2,900 at Capitola Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Aptos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Aptos is starting from $3,250 at Plum Street Garden Apartments.
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