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El Adobe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Adobe

2135 Coast BlvdDel Mar, CA 92014

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Cheapest Available Solana Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Solana Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elan Cardiff By The Sea in the North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $2,595. El Adobe in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solana Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$2,595
El Adobe0/1Studio,1BA$2,950
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3,760
RIVAA2A1BR,1BA$3,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Solana Beach area is the $4.28 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Cedros Gardens in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value Solana Beach apartment is the B2 Model at RIVA starting at $5,300 with a $4.97 price per square foot in the North Rios neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Solana Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedros Gardens2 Bed2BR,2BA$4.28
RIVAB22BR,2BA$4.97
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.76
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4.33
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath 11A1BR,1BA$3.35
El Adobe0/1Studio ,1BA$6.92
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.31

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Solana Beach Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment is $2,595 at Elan Cardiff By The Sea.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Solana Beach is starting from $3,760 at Solana Mar Apartments.

What is the most affordable Solana Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Solana Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Signature Point and starts from $5,130.

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