Studio Apartment Rent in Capitola, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Capitola, California as of October 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $3,459 and +140% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Capitola
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Capitola
Compare Capitola's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola (this page) | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Capitola.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Capitola |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,024 | $-1,076 (-35%) |
| Aptos, CA | 5.6 mi | $3,420 | +$320 (+10%) |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,428 | $-672 (-22%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 7.6 mi | $3,420 | +$320 (+10%) |
| Watsonville, CA | 13.7 mi | $2,570 | $-530 (-17%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 16.8 mi | $2,720 | $-380 (-12%) |
| Boulder Creek, CA | 19.1 mi | $2,208 | $-892 (-29%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 20.6 mi | $2,910 | $-190 (-6%) |
| Campbell, CA | 20.9 mi | $2,540 | $-560 (-18%) |
| Marina, CA | 23 mi | $2,250 | $-850 (-27%) |
| San Jose, CA | 24 mi | $2,553 | $-547 (-18%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 24.4 mi | $3,410 | +$310 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Capitola — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Capitola?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Capitola, California is $3,100 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $3,459.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Capitola?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $124,000 ($10,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $59.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Capitola expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Capitola's studio median of $3,100 is +140% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Capitola rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Capitola ranks #369 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Capitola?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Soquel ($2,024), Santa Cruz ($2,428), Watsonville ($2,570).