Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Rancho Santa Fe

$15,000/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rancho Santa Fe is $15,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 669% above the national average rent, or $13,050 more per month.

$3.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rancho Santa Fe

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rancho Santa Fe rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe have increased by 150% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $4,065, whereas a house costs $15,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Fe run $3,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,002.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$3,302

16%

45%

2 bedroom

$5,000

18%

33%

3 bedroom

$7,500

18%

21%

4 bedroom

$29,700

32%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,302

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$29,700

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

38%

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$15,000
increased by669%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is 526% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.

Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

5530 Las Palomas - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

Single Family Residence, Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe, CA

5530 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

3 beds

3 baths

$6,000

House for rent

6224 Los Naranjos Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rancho Santa Fe, CA

6224 Los Naranjos Ct, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

4 beds

3 baths

$10,995

House for rent

5406 Las Palomas - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe, CA

5406 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

5 beds

3 baths

$13,500

House for rent

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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 $15,000 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rancho Santa Fe?

Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Fe have increased by 150% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

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

Rent in Rancho Santa Fe is 669% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $13,050 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 $600,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rancho Santa Fe?

Rancho Santa Fe has a median rent of around $15,240, which represents the primary rental market in the area. The data shows this as the main option for renters in the community.

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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