Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Solana Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Solana Beach

$5,400/mo

decreased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Solana Beach is $5,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 184% above the national average rent, or $3,500 more per month.

$4.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Solana Beach

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Solana Beach rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Solana Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 37% 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 Solana Beach, CA

Rent prices in Solana Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Solana Beach is $3,820, whereas a house costs $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach run $2,967 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,694.

Listings

Studio

$2,850

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$2,800

16%

21%

2 bedroom

$6,500

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$5,095

78%

39%

4 bedroom

$19,000

No Change

38%

Studio

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,095

Last 30 days

78%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$19,000

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Solana Beach and Carlsbad by all bedroom counts and property types.

Solana Beach

Median rent price$5,400
increased by184%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,750
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Solana Beach, CA is 44% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

Discover rentals in Solana Beach, CA

717 S Cedros Ave #717 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Solana Beach

715 - 717 South Cedros Avenue - 717

717 S Cedros Ave #717, Solana Beach, CA 92075

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950

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.
717 1/2 S Cedros Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Solana Beach

715 - 717 South Cedros Avenue - 717 1/2

717 1/2 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950

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.
146 N Cedros Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Solana Beach

2 beds

1 bath

$3,560

Price dropped $223Additional 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.
802 1/2 Stevens Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Solana Beach

2 beds

2 baths

$5,195

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 Solana Beach, 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 $5,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Solana Beach?

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 37% since last year.

How does Solana Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Solana Beach is 184% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,500 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 $216,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Solana Beach?

January offers the best rental deals in Solana Beach with the lowest rents of the year, while August sees peak pricing with approximately 25% higher costs than the winter low.

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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