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Rental Market Trends in Solana Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Solana Beach, CA?

$3,696/month

Average Rent

656 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

Solana Beach, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Solana Beach, CA is $3,696 per month. This is 125% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Solana Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Solana Beach average $2,396 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach average $3,696 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach average $3,764 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach average $5,788 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,396/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,696/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,764/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,788/month
2,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$16,670/month
3,052 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Solana Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $113 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Solana Beach, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Solana Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Solana Beach, CA?

Because the average rent in Solana Beach is $3,696, you’ll want to make about $12,320 per month or $147,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Solana Beach, CA

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How does Solana Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Solana Beach we think you'll love

Cedros Gardens

Cedros Gardens

330 S Cedros Ave,
Solana Beach, CA 92075

$6,100 - $8,000

2 Beds

RIVA

RIVA

701 S Nardo Ave,
Solana Beach, CA 92075

$3,825 - $7,610

1-2 Beds

Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community

Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community

805 Valley Ave,
Solana Beach, CA 92075

$2,150 - $2,350

1 Bed

Solana Mar Apartments

Solana Mar Apartments

309 N Solana Hills Dr,
Solana Beach, CA 92075

$2,475 - $3,910

Studio - 2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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