Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitola, CA from $2,500 (7 Rentals)

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Capitola, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitola Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitola, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Bay Apartments in the Prospect Heights neighborhood priced from $2,706. 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 Capitola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,706
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,900
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom ~ beautiful upgrades, wood style pl...2BR,1BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitola 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 Capitola 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 Capitola apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wilder TownhomesTH15Y2BR,1.5BA$3.48
101 Grand3BR Ocean Front3BR,2BA$8.15
Breakwater ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$4.22
30th Ave TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.28
Capitola TownhomesTH152BR,1.5BA$4.74
Plum Street Garden ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom ~ beautiful upgrades, wood style pl...2BR,1BA$4.06
314 Hillcrest Dr314 Hillcrest Dr1BR,1BA$3.73
Emerald Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.84
Capitola GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitola

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitola?

There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Capitola, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,395 to $9,500. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitola ranging from $2,500 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Capitola?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitola ranges from $2,500 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,928.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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