Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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Solana Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Solana Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Solana Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community in the North Rios neighborhood priced from $2,350. Ocean Crest in the North Rios neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,469. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solana Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$2,350
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio,1BA$2,469
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,545
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$4,640
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$6,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach apartment is the C1R Model at Signature Point starting at $4,640 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Solana Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
608 N Rios Ave3 bedroom, 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
Signature PointC1R3BR,2BA$3.63
Sandbox SolanaFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$6.56
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
Ocean CrestThe AvalonStudio ,1BA$3.59
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$4.20

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Getting Around Solana Beach, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Solana Beach Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment is $2,350 at Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Solana Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Solana Beach is starting from $2,786 at Ocean Crest.

What is the most affordable Solana Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Solana Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elan Cardiff By The Sea and starts from $3,545.

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