Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Encinitas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Encinitas, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $4,748/month. Renters are paying $37 less per month on average than last year, though month over month rent fell 16.5%, reflecting recent market cooling after a peak in May 2026.
Vs. national rents
Encinitas rents are 144.7% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it among the priciest coastal metros. The market offers 52 total rentals, with a high price per square foot of $3.55.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Encinitas sit around $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $3,460/month, and 2-bedrooms at $4,488/month. Larger units rise to $7,798/month for 3-bedrooms and $14,500/month for 4+ bedrooms, with houses commanding a median of $7,500/month compared to $3,845/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Encinitas
$4,747/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Encinitas is $4,747 per month as of August 2026. This is 145% above the national average rent, or $2,807 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Encinitas
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Encinitas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Encinitas, CA
Average rent prices in Encinitas have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Encinitas, CA
Rent prices in Encinitas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Encinitas is $3,845, whereas a house costs $7,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Encinitas run $3,470 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,480.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  2% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $3,460 | 3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $4,487 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $7,797 | 8% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $14,500 | 14% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $4,747 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,845 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,595 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,650 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,460
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,487
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,797
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
8%
Encinitas
Average rent
$4,747
Apartments
Average rent
$3,845
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Encinitas and Carlsbad by all bedroom counts and property types.
Encinitas
145%higher than the national median
96%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Encinitas, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,495
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2%$2,497
1%$2,295
10%$2,995
8%$3,750
17%$2,757
$3,200
1%$2,795
3%$6,680
21%$2,695
1%Discover rentals in Encinitas, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Condo for rent
Available Jul 29
1d ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,475
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
4d ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
358 Abington Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1571 San Elijo Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
4 beds
3 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1245 Canton Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
5 beds
4.5 baths
$37,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
350 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3.5 baths
$29,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1680 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3 baths
$26,000
House for rent
Available Nov 3
4d ago
1201 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
811 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 92024
3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,523
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,645
$8,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,523
Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Encinitas
2052 Montgomery Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
4 beds
3 baths
$19,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
3459 Manchester Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,645
$8,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
House for rent in Encinitas
Studio
1 bath
$1,925
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Encinitas, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Encinitas rental market.
How much is rent in Encinitas?
The average rent in Encinitas is $4,747 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Encinitas?
Average rent prices in Encinitas have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Encinitas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Encinitas is 145% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,807 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Encinitas?
To comfortably afford rent in Encinitas, you'd need to earn approximately $190,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Encinitas?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Encinitas average around $2,810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,340/month.
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).