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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

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$100,000$2,74714
Pacific Highlands$100,000$1,25057

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
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio,1BA$2,350

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

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $2.66 price per square foot Newport Model at Del Mar Ridge in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $3,465. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 32A Model at Elan Cardiff By The Sea starting at $3,545 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the North Shore Cities 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 RidgeNewport2BR,2BA$2.66
Elan Cardiff By The Sea3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 32A3BR,2BA$3.06
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure2BR,2BA$2.87
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$2.75
Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.99
Park Place ApartmentsDefault 2x22BR,2BA$3.33
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$2.94
Elan Seacrest EncinitasAspire I1BR,1BA$3.00
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Quail PointeAspire1BR,1BA$3.57

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Ranked #552

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Santa Fe

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Santa Fe?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,645 to $8,899. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Santa Fe ranging from $2,850 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Santa Fe?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Santa Fe ranges from $2,850 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $27,713.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rancho Santa Fe?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe range from $3,192 to $7,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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