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Rental Market Trends in Aptos, CA

What is the average rent in Aptos, CA?

$1,718/month

Average Rent

568 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Aptos, CA is $1,718 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Aptos rent prices are 5% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Aptos, you can expect to pay about $1,439 per month for a studio, $1,718 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,364 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,224 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,439/month
408 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,718/month
568 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,364/month
861 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,224/month
950 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,410/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,649/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Aptos, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $83 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Rent Ranges in Aptos, CA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Aptos, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Aptos, CA?

Because the average rent in Aptos is $1,718, you’ll want to make about $5,726 per month or $68,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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610 Nestora Ave,
Aptos, CA 95003

$5,500

3 Beds

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7137 Soquel Drive

7137 Soquel Drive,
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$3,500

2 Beds

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121 Bar Harbor Ct

121 Bar Harbor Ct,
Aptos, CA 95003

$4,500

2 Beds

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321 Village Creek Rd

321 Village Creek Rd,
Aptos, CA 95003

$2,225

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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