Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Average rent in
Encinitas, CA

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Encinitas, CA is $5,225. This is +175%, or $3,324, higher than the national average.

$3.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$5,225

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

71

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Encinitas, CA is $5,225. This is +175%, or $3,324, higher than the national average.

$3.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
15%
26%
14%
44%
$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 10% in the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $3,745. A 1-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA costs about $3,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,997. Houses for rent in Encinitas, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $6,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$4,097

9%

2%

3 bedroom

$7,500

15%

No Change

4 bedroom

$10,700

7%

3%

Studio

$2,172

17%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,097

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

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$5,225
increased by175%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,790
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Encinitas, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

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820 Encinitas Blvd #202 - Photo 1 of 1

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820 Encinitas Blvd #202, Encinitas, CA 92024

2 beds

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$3,300

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9.4

Excellent

125 Hillcrest Drive

125 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

2 beds

2 baths

$3,795–$4,195

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