Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Solana Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Solana Beach

$8,800/mo

increased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in Solana Beach is $8,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 351% above the national average rent, or $6,850 more per month.

$6.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Solana Beach

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Solana Beach 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

Rent trends in Solana Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $3,595, whereas a house costs $9,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach run $3,180 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,724

3%

90%

1 bedroom

$3,197

16%

12%

2 bedroom

$6,800

8%

51%

3 bedroom

$7,995

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$15,000

25%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$2,724

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

90%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

51%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

33%

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$8,800
increased by351%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,750
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Solana Beach, CA is 135% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

Discover rentals in Solana Beach, CA

991 Lomas Santa Fe Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Solana Beach

Studio

0 baths

$2,250

House for rent

Available May 1

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1d ago

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Ocean Crest

873 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075

1 bed

1 bath

$3,180

Apartment for rent

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930 Via Mil Cumbres #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Solana Beach

930 Via Mil Cumbres #1, Solana Beach, CA 92075

1 bed

1 bath

$3,200

Condo for rent

Available Jul 6

152 S Shore Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Solana Beach

House for rent

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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 $8,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Solana Beach?

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 54% since last year.

How does Solana Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Solana Beach is 351% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,850 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 $352,000/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?

Solana Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $4,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $6,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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