Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Santa Fe
$5,900/mo
66%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Santa Fe is $5,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 203% above the national average rent, or $3,951 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Santa Fe
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rancho Santa Fe rentals at each price point
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 66% 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 $3,950, whereas a house costs $9,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Fe run $4,361 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,827.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,650 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,659 | 24% |  43% | |
2 bedroom | $5,459 | 18% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $9,500 | 137% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $25,250 | 15% | 63% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rancho Santa Fe | $5,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $9,225 | 58% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,272 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,650
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,659
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,459
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,500
Last 30 days
137%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$25,250
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
63%
Rancho Santa Fe
Average rent
$5,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,950
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Houses
Average rent
$9,225
Last 30 days
58%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,272
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
203%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is 127% higher than the median rent in Bonsall, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,595
24%$2,150
13%$6,950
24%$2,030
25%$2,795
4%$3,995
4%$2,135
1%$1,972
18%$2,895
22%$1,995
40%$2,645
$1,975
8%Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
3650 Paseo Vista Famosa, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
5530 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
6631 Lago Lindo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
3 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
3650 Paseo Vista Famosa, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,361
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
3650 Paseo Vista Famosa, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
5530 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rancho Santa Fe
6631 Lago Lindo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
3 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,361
Apartment 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 $5,900 per month as of May 16, 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 66% since last year.
How does Rancho Santa Fe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Santa Fe is 203% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,951 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 $236,000/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).