Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA from $1,700 (13 Rentals)

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Solana Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Solana Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Solana Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ocean Crest in the North Rios neighborhood priced from $2,694. Elan Cardiff By The Sea in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solana Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocean CrestCatalina1BR,1BA$2,694
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedroom 2 Baths 22A2BR,2BA$3,045
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,065
Sierra Seaside Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,395
Elan Beachhouse Del MarAspire1BR,1BA$3,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solana Beach area is the $4.25 price per square foot AR Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $4,237. The second greatest value Solana Beach apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Baths 22A Model at Elan Cardiff By The Sea starting at $3,045 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the North Shore Cities 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.
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$4.25
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedroom 2 Baths 22A2BR,2BA$3.12
Ocean CrestThe Coronado2BR,2BA$3.24
Elan Beachhouse Del MarAspire1BR,1BA$5.06
Sierra Seaside Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.30
1770 Rubenstein Dr, Unit Hidden Treasure Coming Soon1770 Rubenstein Dr1BR,1BA$6.68
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.23

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Getting Around Solana Beach, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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 $2,694 at Ocean Crest.

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 $3,045 at Elan Cardiff By The Sea.

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