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Encinitas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Encinitas, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2025

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$30,000$3,2006
North Shore Cities$100,000$1,300209

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$2,399
Elan Playa MarAspire1BR,1BA$2,499
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encinitas, CA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Encinitas area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2x2.5LW-2798 Model at BluWater Crossing in the in the Dejong neighborhood starting from $5,650. The second greatest value Encinitas apartment is the Trieste II Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas starting at $4,299 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the North Shore Cities 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.
BluWater Crossing2x2.5LW-27982BR,2.5BA$2.02
Elan Pacifico EncinitasTrieste II3BR,2BA$2.56
7335 El Fuerte St, Unit Luxury Attached Apartment7335 El Fuerte St2BR,2BA$2.92
TraditionThe Artisan2BR,2BA$2.90
Elan Alicante La CostaAllure2BR,2BA$2.96
Elan Seacrest EncinitasPrimo2BR,1BA$2.75
Seascape Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.75
Elan Quail PointeAllure2BR,2BA$3.00
Elan Cardiff By The Sea1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.28
Ritz ColonyLafayette One Bedroom (No Availability)1BR,1BA$3.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Encinitas

What type of rentals are currently available in Encinitas?

There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Encinitas, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,649 to $23,830. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Encinitas ranging from $1,495 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Encinitas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Encinitas ranges from $1,495 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $25,230.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Encinitas?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Encinitas range from $3,545 to $23,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,495 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,620.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.