Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Encinitas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Encinitas, CA rent rose 28.5% year over year, with a current median of $5,750/month. Renters are paying $915 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 1.5% month over month since the recent peak in May 2026.
Vs. national rents
Encinitas rents run about three times the $1,950/month national median, reflecting a high-end segment of the rental landscape. The market is small with 64 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Encinitas rent around $2,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,745/month, and 2-bedrooms at $4,095/month, while 3-bedrooms and larger units climb to $7,800 and $10,600/month respectively. Houses have a median rent of $7,500/month compared to $3,663/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Encinitas
$5,750/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Encinitas is $5,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 195% above the national average rent, or $3,800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Encinitas
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $3,663, whereas a house costs $7,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Encinitas run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,250 | 2% | 58% | |
1 bedroom | $2,745 |  8% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,095 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $7,800 | 11% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $10,600 | 11% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Encinitas | $5,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,663 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,752 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,695 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
14%
Encinitas
Average rent
$5,750
Apartments
Average rent
$3,663
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,752
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,695
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
195%higher than the national median
92%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Encinitas, CA is 53% higher than the median rent in Carlsbad, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,750
13%$2,500
21%$2,095
2%$2,450
2%$2,347
1%$3,107
8%$2,574
5%$2,795
2%$3,150
3%$2,695
5%$8,800
1%$2,695
1%Discover rentals in Encinitas, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Encinitas
623 S Willowspring Dr #1, Encinitas, CA 92024
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
1624 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1053 Golden Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Encinitas
2 beds
1 bath
$3,754
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
14h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$23,674
Apartment for rent
20h ago
110 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1624 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$23,674
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$10,412
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,526
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1786 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$11,265
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$10,412
Apartment for rent
20h ago
110 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
582 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3459 Manchester Ave, Encinitas, CA 92007
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$10,412
Apartment 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 $5,750 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Encinitas?
Average rent prices in Encinitas have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Encinitas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Encinitas is 195% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,800 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 $230,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Encinitas?
Encinitas's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $4,100 monthly. These figures reflect the coastal San Diego County location's premium rental market.
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).