Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Encanto, San Diego, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Encanto

$2,495/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Encanto is $2,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $585 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Encanto

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Encanto rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Encanto, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Encanto, San Diego, CA

Average rent prices in Encanto have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Encanto, San Diego, CA

Rent prices in Encanto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Encanto is $2,447, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Encanto run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,625

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,275

7%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,450

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,999

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Encanto, San Diego, 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 Encanto, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Encanto and Bay Terraces by all bedroom counts and property types.

Encanto

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,235
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Encanto, San Diego, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Bay Terraces, San Diego, CA.

Discover rentals in Encanto, San Diego, CA

Villa Encantada - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Villa Encantada

6290 Akins Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,159–$2,472

Apartment for rent

664 Carefree Dr Bedroom 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Encanto apartment for rent in San Diego

Residential Lease, San Diego, CA

664 Carefree Dr Bedroom 3, San Diego, CA 92114

1 bed

0 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Imperial Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Imperial Terrace

5460 5460 - 5468 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$2,100

Apartment for rent

920 63rd St Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Encanto house for rent in San Diego

3 beds

2 baths

$2,595

$2,395

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Encanto, San Diego, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Encanto rental market.

How much is rent in Encanto?

The average rent in Encanto is $2,495 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Encanto?

Average rent prices in Encanto have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Encanto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Encanto is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $585 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Encanto?

To comfortably afford rent in Encanto, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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