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Rent Prices in Encinitas, CA
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $2,886/mo
- California $2,036/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $2,904/mo
- California $2,103/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.0%
- California 55.3%
- Renter households
- 8,027
- California 5,980,523
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $2,370/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $2,233/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,904/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 or more/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500 or more/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $3,500 or more/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income3,97051.0%
- Pay 50% or more of income1,95725.2%
The median renter household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA
2 bedrooms: $2,823/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encinitas, CA | $2,886/mo | $2,233/mo | $2,904/mo | $3,500/mo or more | 51.0% |
| San Diego County | $2,246/mo | $1,888/mo | $2,290/mo | $2,826/mo | 57.8% |
| California | $2,036/mo | $1,780/mo | $2,103/mo | $2,351/mo | 55.3% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Encinitas, CA?
- The median gross rent in Encinitas, CA is $2,886 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $2,904/mo.
- How does Encinitas compare with California?
- The median rent in Encinitas is $2,886/mo, compared with $2,036/mo for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates