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Average Rent in Rancho Santa Fe & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Rancho Santa Fe, Avondale, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,611/mo
▲ +5.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,394/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
54
available now
Rancho Santa Fe vs Avondale, AZ Average
Rancho Santa Fe is cheaper the Avondale, AZ average by $133/mo (8%). The citywide average is $1,744/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rancho Santa Fe?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Rancho Santa Fe is $1,611 per month across 4 apartment communities and 54 available units. Rents have increased $84 (5.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ashton Pointe starting at $1,394/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,611/mo.
Prices range from $1,394 to $1,857 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 26 units are currently listed.
Rancho Santa Fe Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rancho Santa Fe
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rancho Santa Fe
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Pointe | $1,394/mo | $1,469/mo | 10 | 3.5 |
| Bella Mirage | $1,432/mo | $1,626/mo | 35 | 3.5 |
| Christopher Todd Communities at McDowell | $1,629/mo | $1,673/mo | 6 | 4.7 |
| Radia Avondale Station | $1,695/mo | $1,784/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Rancho Santa Fe Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rancho Santa Fe
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,611/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,394/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Rancho Santa Fe is $81,260 , about 5% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe
Overall prices in Rancho Santa Fe runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rancho Santa Fe's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,611 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,567/mo |
Population
90,644
Median household income
$81,260
Census median rent
$1,731/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
32.4
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Rancho Santa Fe Apartments
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