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252 Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA|Encinitas
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Amenities for 252 Melrose Ave, Encinitas
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Washer and Dryer |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
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About 252 Melrose Ave
252 Melrose Ave cost $3,595 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Located at 252 Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA, this unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Encinitas, renting this apartment is 19% more expensive per month.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 252 Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- Grow a garden indoors
- A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Encinitas |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92024 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Encinitas
1-bedroom apartments at 252 Melrose Ave cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Encinitas.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
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| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,500 |
| April 2024 | $2,500 |
| May 2024 | $2,499 |
| June 2024 | $2,547 |
| July 2024 | $2,794 |
| August 2024 | $2,688 |
| September 2024 | $2,667 |
| October 2024 | $2,699 |
| November 2024 | $2,544 |
| December 2024 | $2,678 |
| January 2025 | $2,657 |
| February 2025 | $2,898 |
| March 2025 | $2,726 |
| April 2025 | $2,754 |
| May 2025 | $2,873 |
| June 2025 | $2,707 |
| July 2025 | $2,804 |
| August 2025 | $2,828 |
| September 2025 | $2,819 |
| October 2025 | $2,696 |
| November 2025 | $2,601 |
| December 2025 | $2,595 |
| January 2026 | $2,687 |
| February 2026 | $2,975 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,500 |
| April 2024 | $2,500 |
| May 2024 | $2,499 |
| June 2024 | $2,547 |
| July 2024 | $2,794 |
| August 2024 | $2,688 |
| September 2024 | $2,667 |
| October 2024 | $2,699 |
| November 2024 | $2,544 |
| December 2024 | $2,678 |
| January 2025 | $2,657 |
| February 2025 | $2,898 |
| March 2025 | $2,726 |
| April 2025 | $2,754 |
| May 2025 | $2,873 |
| June 2025 | $2,707 |
| July 2025 | $2,804 |
| August 2025 | $2,828 |
| September 2025 | $2,819 |
| October 2025 | $2,696 |
| November 2025 | $2,601 |
| December 2025 | $2,595 |
| January 2026 | $2,687 |
| February 2026 | $2,975 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $143,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,595.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $3,995 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 252 Melrose Ave
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
185 union st
encinitas, CA, 92024
K-6Public
A
Double Peak
111 san elijo rd
san marcos, CA, 92078
K-8Public
A
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san marcos, CA, 92069
K-12Public
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K-12Public
C+
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Getting around Encinitas near 252 Melrose Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 252 Melrose Ave, Encinitas
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
3/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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