Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Scripps Research Institute, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Solana Beach

$3,750/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Solana Beach is $3,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Solana Beach

396

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Solana Beach rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Scripps Research Institute, CA

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Scripps Research Institute, CA

Rent prices in Solana Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Solana Beach is $3,157, whereas a house costs $5,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach run $2,757 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,472.

Listings

Studio

$2,225

-

17%

1 bedroom

$2,700

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,579

-

1%

3 bedroom

$4,795

-

16%

4 bedroom

$9,000

-

55%

Studio

Average rent

$2,225

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,579

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,795

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last year

55%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Scripps Research Institute, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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3h ago

Pacific Beach apartment for rent in San Diego

BOND

4555 Bond St, San Diego, CA 92109

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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5d+ ago

Carmel Valley townhouse for rent in San Diego

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10202 Vista Lusardi #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho Penasquitos townhouse for rent in San Diego

1 Bed/1 Bath Rancho Penasquitos

10202 Vista Lusardi #3, San Diego, CA 92129

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Scripps Research Institute, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Solana Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Solana Beach?

The average rent in Solana Beach is $3,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Solana Beach?

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Solana Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Solana Beach is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Solana Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Solana Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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