Capitola Gardens
1745 46th Ave,
Capitola, CA 95010
1-3 Beds | $3,378 - $5,348
Rental Market Trends in Capitola, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Capitola, CA is $2,441/month.
Rent in Capitola is 47% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,441/month
Average Rent
596 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.4%
Change / Year
43
Available Apartments
Capitola rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Capitola average $2,333 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Capitola average $2,441 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Capitola average $3,385 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Capitola average $5,332 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Capitola, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $35 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Capitola, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
89%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Capitola, CA?
Because the average rent in Capitola is $2,441, you’ll want to make about $8,136 per month or $97,632 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.
How does Capitola, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Capitola?
The average rent in Capitola is $2,441 per month, which is 46.6% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Capitola?
Rents in Capitola, CA are decreasing, with prices down 1.4% year-over-year and $35 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Capitola?
In Capitola, CA, 89% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† 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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.