Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,500 (41 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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Elan Playa Mar
$2,495 - $3,548
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$2,495 - $3,548
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Elan Playa Mar

116 Quail Garden DrEncinitas, CA 92024
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One Paseo Living
$3,106 - $10,177
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One Paseo Living

3200 Paseo Village WaySan Diego, CA 92130
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Altura
$3,154 - $9,748
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Altura

11921 Carmel Creek RdSan Diego, CA 92130
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Folia
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$3,263 - $6,968
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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Avino
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$3,421 - $8,366
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Avino

5040 Camino San FerminSan Diego, CA 92130
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Village Park Apartments
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Village Park Apartments

2045 Village Park WayEncinitas, CA 92024
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Park Place Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

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: 05/26/2026

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$4,863$3,42111
Pacific Highlands$10,156$2,773142

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 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
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,349
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$2,399
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
DeerwoodADU11BR,1BA$2,475
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$2,495
Terraces at Del MarOne Bedroom Plan A1BR,1BA$2,700
Santa Fe RanchB12BR,1BA$2,833
Symphony at Del Sur3-Bed/2-Bath - 80% AMI3BR,2BA$2,950

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

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $2.67 price per square foot Belmont Model at Del Mar Ridge in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $3,510. 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 RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$2.67
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.87
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.76
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3.00
The Royal of Rancho Penasquitos27, 282BR,2BA$3.15
The Club Torrey PinesC22BR,2BA$3.85
Santa Fe RanchB12BR,1BA$3.37
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$3.38
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$3.43

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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 $2,950.

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