Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $2,100 (22 Rentals)

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025

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$7,265$2,425292

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 Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood priced from $2,100. Encinitas Terrace 55+ in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terraces at Del MarStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$2,399
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$2,455
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$2,499
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,545

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

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $2.56 price per square foot Trieste II Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas in the in the North Shore Cities neighborhood starting from $4,299. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the Allure Model at Elan Alicante La Costa starting at $2,962 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Dejong 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.
Elan Pacifico EncinitasTrieste II3BR,2BA$2.56
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$2.96
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$2.75
DeerwoodAvalon2BR,1BA$3.15
Elan Quail PointeAllure2BR,2BA$3.00
Del Mar RidgePinnacle1BR,1BA$3.34
AlturaA3 1x11BR,1BA$3.79
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
La Terraza ApartmentsMarbella A1BR,1BA$3.39
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$3.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Ranked #487

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

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 $2,399 at Encinitas Terrace 55+.

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 $2,699 at Elan Quail Pointe.

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 Deerwood and starts from $3,517.

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