Cheap Homes for Rent in Solana Beach, CA from $3,500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 307 Longden Ln
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500

Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

307 Longden Ln, Unit Longden Lane

307 Longden Ln
Solana BeachCA92075
property at 1730 S El Camino Real
$3,595

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Base Rent$3,595

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1730 S El Camino Real, Unit 105

1730 S El Camino Real
EncinitasCA92024

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property at 620 W Solana Cir
$4,200 - $5,950
2 Bedroom Rentals
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620 W Solana Cir

Solana BeachCA92075

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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 Beach Colony in the Torrey Hills neighborhood priced from $3,100. El Adobe in the Del Mar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solana Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio,1BA$3,100
El Adobe0/1Studio,1BA$3,150
Palma de la Reina Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$3,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Solana Beach area is the $4.59 price per square foot B2 Model at Signature Point in the in the Torrey Hills neighborhood starting from $5,569. The second greatest value Solana Beach apartment is the B4 Model at RIVA starting at $7,600 with a $6.37 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 PointB22BR,2BA$4.59
RIVAB42BR,2BA$6.37
Solana Mar Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.91
Palma de la Reina Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$3.76
El Adobe0/1Studio ,1BA$7.39
Beach ColonyBrand New StudioStudio ,1BA$7.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Solana Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Solana Beach?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,150 to $12,948. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Solana Beach ranging from $3,500 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Solana Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Solana Beach ranges from $3,500 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $16,188.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Solana Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Solana Beach range from $3,845 to $9,951, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,500 to $42,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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