Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,600 (17 Rentals)

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Rancho Santa Fe, 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 Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pacific Highlands$8,190$2,425288

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is a Studio unit found at Azure Point at Encinitas in the Olivenhain neighborhood priced from $1,649. Encinitas Senior Living in the Olivenhain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Point at EncinitasStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,649
Encinitas Senior LivingStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,795
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$2,350
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and Nearby

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath Model at 608 N Rios Ave in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the Coronado Alt Model at Deerwood starting at $3,507 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
DeerwoodCoronado Alt3BR,2BA$3.03
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAllure2BR,2BA$2.91
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$2.70
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$2.75
Ritz ColonyWaterford Two Bedroom (Available Now)2BR,2BA$2.99
Carmel CreekAzra1BR,1BA$3.45
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.34
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Ranked #420

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Fe Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho Santa Fe?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is at Azure Point at Encinitas listed at $1,649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Fe Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Fe Apartment is $1,959 at Azure Point at Encinitas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Santa Fe Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is starting from $2,692 at Ocean Crest.

What is the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Santa Fe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elan Pacifico Encinitas and starts from $3,420.

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