Encinitas, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?
Last updated July 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Encinitas, CA is $7,500.
Average rent
$7,500
Month-over-month change
+$1,500
Year-over-year change
+$2,400
Available rentals
174
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $55,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 6 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 117 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $2,400 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 | 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 274% higher than the national average.
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