Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solvang, CA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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1495 Aarhus Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Aarhus Dr

1495 Aarhus DrSolvang, CA 93463
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Amberwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

1669 Maple AveSolvang, CA 93463
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363 Palm Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

363 Palm Way

363 Palm WayBuellton, CA 93427
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Solvang, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Solvang, 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 Solvang Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer Lompoc Santa Ynez$4,500$1,55084

Cheapest Available Solvang Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Solvang, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Copper Kettle Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood priced from $1,550. Arbor Square Apartments in the The Courtyards at Briar Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,574. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solvang apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,550
Arbor Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,574
FiestaLoft UnitStudio,1BA$1,728
Elements ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Chestnut Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solvang, CA and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solvang area is the $2.93 price per square foot Upgraded Townhome Model at La Colina Gardens in the in the Foothill neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Solvang apartment is the Walnut Model at Oak Park Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $3.11 price per square foot in the Outer Lompoc Santa Ynez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Solvang apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
La Colina GardensUpgraded Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Oak Park ApartmentsWalnut2BR,2BA$3.11
Bradley Garden ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.60
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Arbor Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.05
The Diplomat1-Bedroom, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Windscape VillageOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Chestnut Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Oceanwood ApartmentsThe Blossom1BR,1BA$3.11
Copper Kettle Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.58

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Getting Around Solvang, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Solvang Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Solvang?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Solvang is under $2,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Solvang?

The cheapest apartment in Solvang is Copper Kettle Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Solvang costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Solvang?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Solvang that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Solvang?

Cheap apartments in Solvang have an average cost of $621 which is $3,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Solvang.

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