Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA from $1,700 (8 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 Elan Cardiff By The Sea in the North Rios neighborhood priced from $2,520. Ocean Crest in the North Rios neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,052. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solana Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,520
Ocean CrestThe Catalina with loft1BR,1BA$3,052
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$3,641

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solana Beach, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solana Beach area is the $5.38 price per square foot Apt 4 Model at Cedros Gardens in the in the North Rios neighborhood starting from $7,650. The second greatest value Solana Beach apartment is the Floorplan E Model at Sandbox Solana starting at $7,500 with a $6.90 price per square foot in the North Rios 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.
Cedros GardensApt 42BR,2BA$5.38
Sandbox SolanaFloorplan E2BR,2BA$6.90
Signature PointAR2BR,2BA$3.65
Ocean CrestThe Catalina with loft1BR,1BA$3.39
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.25
Beach ColonyBrand New One Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.08

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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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,520 at Elan Cardiff By The Sea.

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 $2,945 at Elan Cardiff By The Sea.

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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