Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Encinitas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Encinitas, CA rent slipped 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $4,980/month. Renters today are paying $103 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $6,800/month in May 2026.
Vs. national rents
Encinitas rent is 162.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city among the priciest metro areas for renters seeking coastal California living.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Encinitas sit at $1,938/month, 1-bedrooms at $3,250/month, and 2-bedrooms at $4,492/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $7,048/month and 4+ bedrooms at $12,500/month. This range reflects the diverse options available across bedroom sizes.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $7,100/month while apartments are at $3,828/month in Encinitas. The rental inventory is heavily weighted toward houses, which make up 59.2% of total rentals, influencing the overall price landscape.
Median rent
Median rent in Encinitas
$4,980/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Encinitas is $4,980 per month as of September 2026. This is 162% above the national average rent, or $3,080 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Encinitas
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $3,827, whereas a house costs $7,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Encinitas run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,937 | 7% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,250 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,492 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $7,047 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $12,500 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $4,980 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,827 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,575 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,492
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,047
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Encinitas
Average rent
$4,980
Apartments
Average rent
$3,827
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$4,575
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$7,100
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
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
162%higher than the national median
100%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Encinitas, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$3,225
3%$2,695
1%$4,850
48%$2,669
2%Discover rentals in Encinitas, CA
2d ago
1660 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$3,475
Condo for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
3d ago
1471 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595
Apartment 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
809 Sandy Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3.5 baths
$36,000
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
2d ago
1201 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
121 Rosebay Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$20,550
House for rent
2d ago
125 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,433
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1471 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$3,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
125 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1201 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Encinitas
120 5th St, Encinitas, CA 92024
3 beds
3 baths
$8,999
$8,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
121 Rosebay Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
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 $4,980 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Encinitas?
Average rent prices in Encinitas have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Encinitas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Encinitas is 162% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,080 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 $199,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Encinitas?
April offers the best rental prices in Encinitas, with rents approximately 28% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).