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Plum Street Garden Apartments

501 Plum St, Capitola, CA 95010

Property Summary

Located in the upper village of Capitola, this apartment community offers a quiet living environment with recent upgrades. The property features a courtyard and on-site laundry facilities. Residents benefit from a convenient location near local shops, dining, and educational institutions. Units vary in layout, with select homes offering private balconies or patios, fireplaces, and dedicated office spaces. The community is pet-friendly and provides flexible lease terms ranging from 6 to 12 months.

Renter brief

At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,700/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 20, 2026

Available units

Checked 4 weeks ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 376 ft² · Unit 20
    Available Now
    $2,700/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft² · Unit 05
    Available Nov 25
    $3,200/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft² · Unit 48
    Available Nov 1
    $3,400/mo
  • 2 bd · 1 ba · 820 ft² · Unit 23
    Available Nov 1
    $3,595/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$2,700
Within 5 mi median$2,995

Source · 99 active studio units · Within 5 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

10% lower than the studio median within 5 mi

Source · 99 active studio units · Within 5 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

19.6 mi straight-line distance to Morgan Hill Caltrain Northbound

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1965

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Facilities

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$40
Monthly fees
Storage$25/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the well-maintained grounds, attentive staff, and convenient location.
  • However, some potential renters reported negative experiences, including allegations of harassment and being scammed for fees.
  • 3.4 stars across 5 reviews.
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Haley Georgalos
a year ago
Google
Plum Street Garden apartments has been a wonderful place to live. Their staff is on top of it and super helpful. Glenda Thomas, the new property manager, has been absolutely wonderful! Maintenance req...
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Steve Shambaugh
7 years ago
Google
I really like Plum Street Garden Apartments.  My initial impression of the facility and the on-site staff is warm and welcoming.  The grounds are bright, colorful, and well maintained.  All sorts of p...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Morgan Hill Caltrain Northbound · 19.6 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Grady's Market · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    137 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Monterey Park · 0.3 mi
  • University
    San Jose State University · 24.9 mi

Questions renters ask about this building

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Morgan Hill Caltrain Northbound is 19.6 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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