1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Aptos, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Aptos, California as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $4,054 and +158% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Aptos
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aptos
Compare Aptos's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos (this page) | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Aptos.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Aptos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitola, CA | 5.6 mi | $3,270 | $-330 (-9%) |
| Watsonville, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,780 | $-820 (-23%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 10.3 mi | $3,600 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 12.2 mi | $3,710 | +$110 (+3%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 15.6 mi | $3,105 | $-495 (-14%) |
| San Jose, CA | 19.3 mi | $2,908 | $-692 (-19%) |
| Campbell, CA | 19.5 mi | $2,900 | $-700 (-19%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 21 mi | $3,270 | $-330 (-9%) |
| Boulder Creek, CA | 21.9 mi | $2,061 | $-1,539 (-43%) |
| Gilroy, CA | 22.4 mi | $2,430 | $-1,170 (-32%) |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 22.5 mi | $2,430 | $-1,170 (-32%) |
| Marina, CA | 23 mi | $2,310 | $-1,290 (-36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Aptos — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aptos?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Aptos, California is $3,600 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $4,054.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Aptos?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $144,000 ($12,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $69.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aptos expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Aptos's 1-bedroom median of $3,600 is +158% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aptos rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Aptos ranks #381 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Aptos?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Capitola ($3,270), Watsonville ($2,780), Los Gatos ($3,105).