Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Solvang, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Solvang

$3,200/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Solvang is $3,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Solvang

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Solvang rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Solvang, CA

Average rent prices in Solvang have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Solvang, CA

Rent prices in Solvang vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Solvang is $2,020, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Solvang run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

70%

-

1 bedroom

$1,775

4%

22%

2 bedroom

$3,295

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,600

5%

25%

4 bedroom

$10,000

3%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

70%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

50%

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

Compare median rent prices in Solvang and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

Solvang

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Solvang, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Solvang, CA

Laurelwood Apts {1622 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Laurelwood Apts {1622

1622 Eucalyptus Dr, Solvang, CA 93463

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

253 - 263 3rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

253 - 263 3rd Street

263 3rd St, Solvang, CA 93463

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

361 Alisal Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Solvang

House for rent

1665 Laurel Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

1665 Laurel Avenue

1665 Laurel Ave, Solvang, CA 93463

2 beds

1 bath

$3,900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Solvang, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Solvang rental market.

How much is rent in Solvang?

The average rent in Solvang is $3,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Solvang?

Average rent prices in Solvang have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Solvang rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Solvang is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Solvang?

To comfortably afford rent in Solvang, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Arroyo Grande