Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Encinitas, CA

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Encinitas, CA is $5,650. This is +190%, or $3,700, higher than the national average.

$3.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$5,650

increased by33%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

56

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Encinitas, CA is $5,650. This is +190%, or $3,700, higher than the national average.

$3.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
13%
20%
19%
45%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Encinitas, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Encinitas, CA have increased by 22% in the last month and have increased by 33% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Encinitas, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Encinitas, CA is $3,765. A 1-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA costs about $2,595 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,570. Houses for rent in Encinitas, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,788.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,850

39%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,947

9%

14%

3 bedroom

$6,717

17%

1%

4 bedroom

$10,600

7%

25%

Studio

$3,106

8%

72%

Studio

Average rent

$3,106

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,947

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,717

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

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.

Compare rent prices in Encinitas, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Encinitas, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carlsbad, CA.

Encinitas

Median rent price$5,650
increased by190%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,795
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Encinitas, CA is 49% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

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1624 N Coast Hwy 101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1624 N Coast Hwy 101

1624 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

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4d ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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5d+ ago

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2 baths

$3,599

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5d+ ago

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1 bath

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Montgomery Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Montgomery Apartments

2166 Montgomery Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007

2 beds

1 bath

$3,795

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120 Phoebe St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Encinitas

2 beds

1 bath

$3,900

House for rent

Available Apr 24

Hermes Beach House - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Hermes Beach House

1403 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

2 beds

1 bath

$4,095

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