Encinitas, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?
Last updated January 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Encinitas, CA is $5,473.
$5,473
-$27
+$493
215
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $50,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 7 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 9 |
| $3,500 | 7 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 7 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 7 |
| $4,400 | 9 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 5 |
| $4,800 | 6 |
| $4,900 | 5 |
| $5,000+ | 120 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $493 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $5,000 | $5,500 |
| Feb | $4,500 | No data |
| Mar | $4,795 | No data |
| Apr | $5,600 | No data |
| May | $5,745 | No data |
| Jun | $5,495 | No data |
| Jul | $5,550 | No data |
| Aug | $5,100 | No data |
| Sep | $5,300 | No data |
| Oct | $5,700 | No data |
| Nov | $5,500 | No data |
| Dec | $5,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Encinitas, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Encinitas, CA is 174% higher than the national average.
$5,473
$1,995
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?
The average rent in Encinitas, CA is $5,473.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Encinitas, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Encinitas, CA is $2,400 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA is $3,000 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA is $4,295 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA is $6,500 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Encinitas, CA is $11,067 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Encinitas, CA?
Houses in Encinitas, CA rent between $1,100 - $50,000 with an average rent of $5,473.
8. How has the rent in Encinitas, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Encinitas, CA increased by $493
9. How much has the rent in Encinitas, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Encinitas, CA decreased by $28
10. How many available rentals are there in Encinitas, CA?
There are currently 215 rentals available in Encinitas, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Encinitas, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Encinitas, CA is $5,473 — 174.34% higher the national average of $1,995.