Seaside Commons
1201 N Vulcan Ave,
Encinitas, CA 92024
$2,995 - $6,950
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Encinitas, CA
What is the average rent in Encinitas, CA?
$2,548/month
Average Rent
686 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Encinitas, CA is $2,548 per month. This is 55% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Encinitas one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Encinitas, you can expect to pay about $2,184 per month for a studio, $2,548 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,051 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,800 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Encinitas, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $38 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Encinitas?
Based on current rent prices, The Terraces at Cantebria and North Shore Cities" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Encinitas.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Encinitas?
Based on current rent prices, North Shore Cities and The Terraces at Cantebria" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Encinitas.
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Which Encinitas neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Encinitas with the most apartments available are North Shore Cities and The Terraces at Cantebria" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Encinitas, CA?
Because the average rent in Encinitas is $2,548, you’ll want to make about $8,493 per month or $101,916 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Encinitas, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Encinitas, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,811/month
One Bedroom
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$2,988/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,652/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,694/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.