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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Encinitas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Encinitas rent stands today
Encinitas, CA rent rose 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $5,698/month. Renters today are paying $498 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend despite a recent dip from the peak of $6,800/month in May 2026.
Vs. national rents
Encinitas rents are 199.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest coastal metros in the country with a limited total rental inventory of 60 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Encinitas rent for about $2,750/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $4,500/month. Larger units command a premium, with 3-bedrooms at $7,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $15,000/month, reflecting the high-end market skew.
Median rent
Median rent in Encinitas
$5,697/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Encinitas is $5,697 per month as of October 2026. This is 200% above the national average rent, or $3,797 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Encinitas
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Encinitas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Encinitas, CA
Average rent prices in Encinitas have increased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $6,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Encinitas run $2,967 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,750 | 19% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 |  9% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,500 | 8% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $7,600 | 7% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $15,000 | 27% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $5,697 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,845 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $4,000 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,995 | 1% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
33%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,697
Apartments
Average rent
$3,845
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$6,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
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
200%higher than the national median
97%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Encinitas, CA is 52% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
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3%$2,745
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1%$2,395
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5%$2,872
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$3,100
14%$5,400
37%$2,645
4%Discover rentals in Encinitas, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$3,425
Price dropped $375Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
542 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
1428 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1245 Canton Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
5 beds
4.5 baths
$37,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
809 Sandy Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3.5 baths
$36,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
5 beds
3 baths
$34,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
350 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
3.5 baths
$29,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
811 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 92024
3 beds
2 baths
$8,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
2 baths
$6,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
330 W I St, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
125 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1605 Burgundy Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1804 Oxford Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
4 beds
3 baths
$16,500
Price dropped $1,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Encinitas
120 5th St, Encinitas, CA 92024
3 beds
3 baths
$7,495
Price dropped $904Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
125 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1809 Glasgow Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Encinitas
1804 Oxford Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
4 beds
3 baths
$16,500
Price dropped $1,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
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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 $5,697 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Encinitas?
Average rent prices in Encinitas have increased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Encinitas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Encinitas is 200% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,797 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 $228,000/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).