Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA from $1,700 (10 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Solana Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Solana Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Solana Mar Apartments in the North Rios neighborhood priced from $2,425. 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 $2,870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solana Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Solana Mar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,425
Elan Cardiff By The Sea2 Bedroom 2 Baths 22A2BR,2BA$2,870
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solana Beach area is the $4.30 price per square foot C2 Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $5,815. The second greatest value Solana Beach apartment is the The Pacifica Model at Ocean Crest starting at $3,408 with a $2.84 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.
Signature PointC23BR,2BA$4.30
Ocean CrestThe Pacifica2BR,2BA$2.84
Elan Cardiff By The Sea3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 32A3BR,2BA$3.08
Bel Mondo Condos2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$3.81
Elan Beachhouse Del MarAspire1BR,1BA$4.55
Sierra Seaside Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.30
Solana Mar ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.39
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Solana Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Solana Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Solana Beach is at Solana Mar Apartments listed at $2,425.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment is $3,395 at Sierra Seaside Flats.

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 $2,870 at Elan Cardiff By The Sea.

What is the most affordable Solana Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Solana Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elan Cardiff By The Sea and starts from $3,570.

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