Cheap Apartments for Rent near Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,600 (19 Rentals)

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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,325
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Park Place Del Mar
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Park Place Del Mar

13850 Mango DrDel Mar, CA 92014
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rancho Santa Fe, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairbanks Ranch$4,699$3,4376
Pacific Highlands$10,312$2,768114

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is a Studio unit found at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood priced from $1,649. Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,649
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,799
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$2,403
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Elan Quail Pointe Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and Nearby

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $3.75 price per square foot B4 Model at The Resort at Encinitas in the in the Encinitas neighborhood starting from $4,180. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Solana Mar Apartments starting at $3,760 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the North Rios neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Resort at EncinitasB42BR,2BA$3.75
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.76
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3.25
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos27, 282BR,2BA$3.15
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom - Available Now2BR,2BA$3.09
Village Park Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.18
Carmel CreekPlan 1G + Den1BR,1BA$3.48
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.32
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Quail Pointe Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.56

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Fe Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho Santa Fe?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Fe Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Fe Apartment is $1,995 at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Santa Fe Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is starting from $2,880 at Elan Quail Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Santa Fe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerwood and starts from $3,730.

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