
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA from $1,600 (13 Rentals)
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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Fe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho Santa Fe Studio Apartments | $2,514 | $1,649 | $4,410 |
Rancho Santa Fe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $1,959 | $4,395 |
Rancho Santa Fe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,155 | $2,699 | $10,000+ |
Rancho Santa Fe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $3,245 | $7,963 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Fairbanks Ranch | $100,000 | $1,800 | 177 |
Pacific Highlands | $100,000 | $1,200 | 547 |
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 North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $1,649. Terraces at Del Mar in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Azure Point at Encinitas | Studio - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
Terraces at Del Mar | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Ritz Colony | Lafayette One Bedroom (No Availability) | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Elan Quail Pointe | Aspire | 1BR,1BA | $2,399 |
La Terraza Apartments | Marbella A | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and Nearby
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Vista La Costa in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $5,050. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the Neptune Model at Luxury Townhomes located in the heart of La Costa starting at $4,295 with a $2.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vista La Costa | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.50 |
Luxury Townhomes located in the heart of La Costa | Neptune | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.80 |
Elan Alicante La Costa | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
Elan Seacrest Encinitas | Primo | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Park Place Apartments | Default 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
Deerwood | Avalon | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Ocean Crest | The Catalina with loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Elan Cardiff By The Sea | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
La Terraza Apartments | Marbella A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Ritz Colony | Lafayette One Bedroom (No Availability) | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $2,699 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 La Terraza Apartments and starts from $3,245.
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