Cheap Apartments for Rent near Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,799 (29 Rentals)

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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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La Terraza Apartments
$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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Elan Solana Pointe
$2,745 - $3,245
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Elan Solana Pointe

766 S Nardo AveSolana Beach, CA 92075
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Folia
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$2,947 - $6,141
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Avino
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$3,178 - $6,435
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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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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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Rancho Santa Fe, CA area range in price from $1,700 to $50,000 with an overall median price of $8,170. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pacific Highlands$6,097$1,70036
Fairbanks Ranch$17,500$6,4958

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 Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood priced from $1,799. Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Encinitas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. 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 ApartmentsStudio - DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,799
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,845
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$2,194
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos101BR,1BA$2,395
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$2,700
Cresterra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,721
FoliaA11BR,1BA$2,947
Carmel CreekPlan 1E1BR,1BA$2,989
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100

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

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $3.85 price per square foot C1 3x2 Model at Avino in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,643. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the Del Mar Model at Deerwood starting at $3,823 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo 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.
AvinoC1 3x23BR,2BA$3.85
DeerwoodDel Mar3BR,2BA$3.20
AlturaB3 2x22BR,2BA$3.67
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3.25
Palma de la Reina Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$3.76
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.86
Carmel CreekPlan 1E1BR,1BA$3.69
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Cresterra ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.78
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86

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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 $1,799.

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 $2,194 at Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+.

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 $2,995 at The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos.

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 La Terraza Apartments and starts from $3,245.

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