Capitan is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, USA located north of the Lincoln National Forest between the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 6,530 feet. The population was 1,443 at the 2000 census. Capitan was founded in the 1890's and incorporated in 1941. Capitan apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Capitan apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.