Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Rancho Santa Fe

$7,133/mo

decreased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rancho Santa Fe is $7,133 per month as of November 2026. This is 275% above the national average rent, or $5,233 more per month.

$3.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rancho Santa Fe

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rancho Santa Fe rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 54% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is $4,712, whereas a house costs $7,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Fe run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,753.

Listings

Studio

$2,945

-

19%

1 bedroom

$2,892

18%

9%

2 bedroom

$4,969

58%

44%

3 bedroom

$6,497

No Change

35%

4 bedroom

$16,400

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,945

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,892

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,969

Last 30 days

58%

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,497

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$16,400

Last year

6%

Rancho Santa Fe

Average rent

$5,900

Apartments

Average rent

$4,712

Last year

12%

Condos

Average rent

$7,900

Last year

19%

Houses

Average rent

$7,472

Last year

53%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe, 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.

How does rent in Rancho Santa Fe, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe and Bonsall by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rancho Santa Fe

Median rent price$7,133
increased by275%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,821
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is 153% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.

Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

16133 Via Madera Circa W #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

$7,950 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Rancho Santa Fe With Great Amenities

16133 Via Madera Circa W #NA, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

3 beds

2 baths

$7,950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5406 Las Palomas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

Residential Lease, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

5406 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

5 beds

3 baths

$11,500

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.
17240 Avenida De Acacias - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

Residential Lease, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

17240 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

4 beds

5.5 baths

$20,000

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.
16133 Via Madera Circa W #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

$7,950 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Rancho Santa Fe With Great Amenities

16133 Via Madera Circa W #NA, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

3 beds

2 baths

$7,950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
17240 Avenida De Acacias - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

Residential Lease, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

17240 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

4 beds

5.5 baths

$20,000

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.
5406 Las Palomas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

Residential Lease, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

5406 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

5 beds

3 baths

$11,500

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 Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rancho Santa Fe rental market.

How much is rent in Rancho Santa Fe?

The average rent in Rancho Santa Fe is $7,133 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rancho Santa Fe?

Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 54% since last year.

How does Rancho Santa Fe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rancho Santa Fe is 275% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,233 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rancho Santa Fe?

To comfortably afford rent in Rancho Santa Fe, you'd need to earn approximately $285,000/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).