Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Solana Beach, Solana Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Solana Beach

$5,695/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Solana Beach is $5,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 200% above the national average rent, or $3,795 more per month.

$4.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Solana Beach

18

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, Solana Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Solana Beach have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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, 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 $4,158, whereas a house costs $5,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Solana Beach run $3,122 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,128.

Listings

Studio

$2,750

2%

21%

1 bedroom

$3,036

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$6,200

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$7,130

39%

10%

4 bedroom

$18,500

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,036

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,130

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$18,500

Last year

23%

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

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

Solana Beach

Median rent price$5,695
increased by200%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,300
increased by232%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Solana Beach, Solana Beach, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Beach Barber, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Solana Beach, Solana Beach, CA

146 N Cedros Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Solana Beach

2 beds

1 bath

$3,560

Price dropped $340Additional 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.
821 America Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Solana Beach

2 beds

1.5 baths

$4,600

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.
818 Viva Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Solana Beach

3 beds

2 baths

$5,350

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.
424 N Rios Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Solana Beach

424 North Rios Avenue - 1

424 N Rios Ave #1, Solana Beach, CA 92075

2 beds

2 baths

$5,400

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, 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 $5,695 per month as of October 17, 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 29% since last year.

How does Solana Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Solana Beach is 200% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,795 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 $228,000/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).

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