Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,500 (40 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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La Terraza Apartments
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$2,455 - $3,505
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$2,455 - $3,505
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La Terraza Apartments

10878 Poblado RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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Altura
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$3,100 - $9,061
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Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Folia
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$3,174 - $5,126
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Avino
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$3,304 - $8,483
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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One Paseo Living
$3,484 - $9,373
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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property at 14710 Via del Canon

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14710 Via del Canon

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Park Place Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

13850 Mango DrDel Mar, CA 92014
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Village Park Apartments
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Village Park Apartments

2045 Village Park WayEncinitas, CA 92024
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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2026

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$5,026$3,30415
Pacific Highlands$13,759$2,692202

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is a Studio unit found at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $1,599. Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,645
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$2,150
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$2,399
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$2,495
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$2,495
Village Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,648
The Resort at EncinitasA1 CasitaStudio,1BA$2,695
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $3.08 price per square foot Del Mar Model at Deerwood in the in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood starting from $3,681. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the Aspire Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas starting at $3,116 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the La Costa Oaks South 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.
DeerwoodDel Mar3BR,2BA$3.08
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.87
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3.10
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedroom 2 Baths 22A2BR,2BA$3.12
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.34
Santa Fe RanchB12BR,1BA$3.34
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$3.43
Village Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.78
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath - A1V1BR,1BA$3.64

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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 Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,599.

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 $2,699 at Elan Quail Pointe.

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 Symphony at Del Sur and starts from $3,430.

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