Encinitas, CA rental market

What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?

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Last updated October 12, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Encinitas, CA is $5,600.

Average rent

$5,600

Month-over-month change

-$400

Year-over-year change

+$262

Available rentals

181

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $55,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6003
$1,7004
$1,8003
$1,9001
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,2003
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,7001
$2,8003
$2,9007
$3,0004
$3,1004
$3,2003
$3,3001
$3,4004
$3,5005
$3,6003
$3,7003
$3,8004
$3,9007
$4,0006
$4,1004
$4,2003
$4,3001
$4,4002
$4,5003
$4,6004
$4,7004
$4,9005
$5,000+106

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $262 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
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$6,850
Oct$5,700$5,500
Nov$5,500No data
Dec$5,500No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Encinitas, CA is 180% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?

The average rent in Encinitas, CA is $5,600.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Encinitas, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Encinitas, CA is $2,200 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 $3,225 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 $4,250 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 $7,000 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 $23,384 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Encinitas, CA?

Houses in Encinitas, CA rent between $1,500 - $55,000 with an average rent of $5,600.

8. How has the rent in Encinitas, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Encinitas, CA increased by $262

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 $400

10. How many available rentals are there in Encinitas, CA?

There are currently 181 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 $5,600 — 180% higher the national average of $2,000.

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