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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rancho Santa Fe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho Santa Fe 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,979 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
Rancho Santa Fe 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,821 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
Rancho Santa Fe 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,040 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
Rancho Santa Fe 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $24,749 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Rancho Santa Fe 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $34,899 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/16/2025Current 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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Pacific Highlands | $8,205 | $2,425 | 288 |
Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for Rent
 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Azure Point at Encinitas | Studio - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
Encinitas Senior Living | Studio - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Terraces at Del Mar | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
As of May 16, 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 $3,512 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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608 N Rios Ave | 3 bedroom, 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $3.50 |
Deerwood | Coronado Alt | 3BR,2BA | $3.03 |
Elan Pacifico Encinitas | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
Elan Seacrest Encinitas | Primo | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Elan Alicante La Costa | Allure | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Ritz Colony | Waterford Two Bedroom (Available Now) | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Carmel Creek | Azra | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Del Mar Ridge | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
Elan Cardiff By The Sea | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
La Terraza Apartments | Marbella A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Santa Fe
What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Santa Fe?
There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,649 to $10,000. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Santa Fe ranging from $3,195 to $100,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Santa Fe?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Santa Fe ranges from $3,195 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $26,930.
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