Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,600 (14 Rentals)

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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: 01/09/2026

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
Pacific Highlands$10,452$2,687247
Fairbanks Ranch$14,225$3,39214

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
Park Place ApartmentsDefault One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 261BR,1BA$2,395
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$2,399

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

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $2.83 price per square foot Lakeview Model at Del Mar Ridge in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,029. 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.
Del Mar RidgeLakeview3BR,2BA$2.83
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.87
Los Arboles Apartments2A2BR,2BA$3.23
Terraces at Del Mar2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.98
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3.10
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$2.80
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom with Garage2BR,2BA$3.20
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$2.91
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39

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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 $1,645.

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 $2,617 at Deerwood.

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 $3,238.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!