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440 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA|Encinitas
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Amenities for 440 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas
Features
| Central Air | Fireplace |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces |
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About 440 La Mesa Ave
Property Status: Active Fully renovated coastal studio in the heart of Leucadia! This beautifully updated 495-square-foot ADU offers a private entrance and thoughtfully designed living space just minutes from some of North County's best beaches and the vibrant lifestyle of Historic Highway 101. The bright, open studio floor plan features modern finishes, abundant natural light, a cozy fireplace, private in-unit laundry, and a private patio that extends the living space outdoors-perfect for relaxing, dining, or enjoying Leucadia's year-round coastal climate. Ideally located near Beacon's Beach, Grandview Beach, and Moonlight Beach, with convenient access to world-class surfing, coastal trails, cafes, restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, yoga studios, and the Encinitas Farmers Market. Walk or bike to many of Leucadia's favorite destinations while enjoying the privacy and comfort of your own coastal retreat. Convenient access to Interstate 5 and the Coaster station makes commuting to Del Mar, Carlsbad, UC San Diego, and surrounding employment centers easy. A rare opportunity to lease a fully renovated, private studio ADU in one of North County San Diego's most desirable beach communities. Office Phone: (888) 584-9427 Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 440 La Mesa Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Encinitas |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 92024 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Encinitas
1-bedroom apartments at 440 La Mesa Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Encinitas.
Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Encinitas
Encinitas
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $3,014 |
| April 2026 | $2,728 |
| May 2026 | $2,777 |
| June 2026 | $2,908 |
| July 2026 | $3,329 |
| August 2026 | $3,442 |
| September 2026 | $3,478 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $3,014 |
| April 2026 | $2,728 |
| May 2026 | $2,777 |
| June 2026 | $2,908 |
| July 2026 | $3,329 |
| August 2026 | $3,442 |
| September 2026 | $3,478 |
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Schools near 440 La Mesa 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
Surfside Academy
1125 s ditmar st
oceanside, CA, 92054
K-12Public
C+
Pacific Sky
6631 solterra vista pkwy
san diego, CA, 92130
K-6Public
North Coastal Consortium Schools
255 pico ave rm 220
san marcos, CA, 92069
K-12Public
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Neighborhood
Encinitas | Encinitas, CA
Getting around Encinitas near 440 La Mesa Ave
Walking
4/10
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
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 440 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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