Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Solvang, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Solvang

$2,850/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Solvang is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$4.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Solvang

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Solvang rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Solvang run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,025

70%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,845

32%

32%

2 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$3,995

10%

32%

4 bedroom

$8,347

No Change

38%

Studio

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

70%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,347

Last year

38%

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$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Solvang, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Solvang, CA

253 - 263 3rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

253 - 263 3rd Street

263 3rd St, Solvang, CA 93463

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.
1686 Eucalyptus Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Solvang

1686 Eucalyptus Dr #B, Solvang, CA 93463

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,275

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.
381 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Solvang

3BR/2.0BA

381 5th St, Solvang, CA 93463

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Price dropped $500Fees 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.
736 Hillside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Solvang

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Price dropped $300Fees 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 Solvang, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Solvang rental market.

How much is rent in Solvang?

The average rent in Solvang is $2,850 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Solvang?

Average rent prices in Solvang have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Solvang rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Solvang is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $114,000/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