Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,600 (13 Rentals)

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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 North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $1,645. Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,649. 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$1,645
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,649
The Club Torrey PinesB11BR,1BA$2,372
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$2,399
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455

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

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $2.92 price per square foot Trieste Model at Elan Alicante La Costa in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the B2 2x2 Model at Altura starting at $4,152 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills 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.
Elan Alicante La CostaTrieste3BR,2BA$2.92
AlturaB2 2x22BR,2BA$3.59
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.85
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedroom 2 Baths 22A2BR,2BA$3.12
Ocean CrestThe Coronado2BR,2BA$3.15
Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom (Coming Soon)2BR,2BA$2.99
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.15
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$3.43
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath - A1V1BR,1BA$3.64

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,645.

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 $1,795 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 $2,782 at Santa Fe Ranch.

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 $3,283.

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