Solana Beach, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Solana Beach is $3,791, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .
One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $3,308, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $4,762 offer 1,045 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Solana Beach, CA
Last updated: August 01, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,791 | 810 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $3,308 | 713 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $4,762 | 1,045 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Solana Beach, CA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Solana Beach, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Solana Beach, CA (73%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Solana Beach, CA?
1,838 or 32% of the households in Solana Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 3,844 or 68% are owner-occupied.
How Solana Beach Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Solana Beach | $3,791 |
| Los Angeles | $2,755 |
| East Bay | $2,735 |
| San Francisco | $3,915 |
| San Diego | $2,999 |
| Sacramento | $1,884 |
| Oakland | $2,653 |
| Fresno | $1,621 |
| San Jose | $3,246 |
| Alameda | $3,037 |
| Long Beach | $2,702 |
| El Cajon, CA | $2,194 |
| Oceanside, CA | $2,676 |
| Vista, CA | $2,608 |
| Chula Vista, CA | $2,643 |
| Escondido, CA | $2,254 |
| Murrieta, CA | $2,434 |
| Carlsbad, CA | $3,294 |
| La Mesa, CA | $2,484 |
| San Marcos, CA | $2,734 |
| Spring Valley, CA | $2,453 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Solana Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.