Cheap Apartments for Rent in Encinitas, CA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Saxony Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony Village

185 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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750 Raintree Dr
$1,695Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

750 Raintree Dr

Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Melrose Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Villas

1820 Melrose DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Hunters Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Pointe

7270 Calle PlataCarlsbad, CA 92009
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Cassia Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cassia Heights

2005-2029 Cassia RdCarlsbad, CA 92009

Encinitas, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Encinitas, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Encinitas, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Encinitas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Olivenhain$4,000$2,299169
North Shore Cities$12,387$1,6494460

Cheapest Available Encinitas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Encinitas, CA is a Studio unit found at Azure Point at Encinitas in the North Shore Cities neighborhood priced from $1,649. Ritz Colony in the North Shore Cities neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Encinitas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Point at EncinitasStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,649
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$2,200
Encinitas Terrace 55+1x1_5201BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encinitas, CA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Encinitas area is the $2.41 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Vista La Costa in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Encinitas apartment is the 1x2RES-1367 Model at BluWater Crossing starting at $3,900 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Dejong neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Encinitas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista La Costa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.41
BluWater Crossing1x2RES-13671BR,2BA$2.85
TraditionThe Blacksmith3BR,2BA$2.86
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.85
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$3.00
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$3.00
Elan Quail PointeAllure2BR,2BA$3.00
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.25
Village Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 BD1BR,1BA$3.28
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$3.33

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Encinitas Overview

Encinitas is on the Pacific coast in North County, San Diego, California. Sixty thousand people live in this sunny coastal paradise with some of the best surfing in the world. Encinitas isn't just for surfers, though. It has a century-old shopping district, famous botanical gardens, gorgeous hikes, delicious food, and entertainment for everyone.

Why live in Encinitas, CA?

There's something special about Encinitas. Maybe it's the warm California sun and miles of sandy beaches. It's also abundant with history and a laid back coastal lifestyle that's hard to beat—not to mention the gorgeous botanical gardens. Plus, you're close to San Diego, where there are even more exciting things to do and see. Living in Encinitas apartments is like living in a resort, with amenities to further enhance your quality of life.

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Getting Around Encinitas, CA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encinitas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Encinitas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Encinitas is at Azure Point at Encinitas listed at $1,649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Encinitas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Encinitas Apartment is $1,959 at Azure Point at Encinitas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Encinitas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Encinitas is starting from $2,450 at Village Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Encinitas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Encinitas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elan Cardiff By The Sea and starts from $3,545.

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