Encinitas, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?
Last updated August 27, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Encinitas, CA is $6,245.
Average rent
$6,245
Month-over-month change
-$1,255
Year-over-year change
+$945
Available rentals
186
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $55,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 115 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $945 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $5,000 | $5,500 |
| Feb | $4,500 | $5,600 |
| Mar | $4,795 | $6,000 |
| Apr | $5,600 | $5,740 |
| May | $5,745 | $5,600 |
| Jun | $5,495 | $5,822 |
| Jul | $5,550 | $6,000 |
| Aug | $5,100 | $7,300 |
| 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 COOL. 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 212% higher than the national average.
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