Encinitas, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Encinitas, California rental market.

Encinitas, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,853

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

4.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Encinitas, California apartments have recorded a 4.1% rent increase.

Encinitas, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Encinitas $2,292 $2,423 $2,539 $2,711 $2,752 $2,867 $2,740 $2,756 $2,929 $2,853
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Encinitas
National
Nov 2021
$2,292
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,423
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,539
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,711
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,752
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,867
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,740
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,756
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,929
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,853
$1,748

Encinitas, California Average Apartment Rent

Encinitas, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 8,285
Owner occupied housing units 15,552

Renters take up 35% of Encinitas, California real estate, occupying a total of 8,285 units, while homeowners live in 15,552 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4

Renter median household income**

$100,101

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.39

Rental vacancy rate**

6.5%

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 594
1 bed 1,872
2 beds 3,415
3 beds 1,889
4 beds 418
5 or more beds 97

There are 3,415 rentals in Encinitas, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 41%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 97 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Encinitas, California homes for rent is 4.

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 233
25 - 34 years 2,005
35 - 44 years 2,258
45 - 54 years 1,289
55 - 59 years 438
60 - 64 years 345
65 - 74 years 846
75 - 84 years 597
85 years and over 274

Most condos for rent in Encinitas, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (27%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (24%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,175
Non-Family Households 4,110

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,099
No related children of the householder under 18 6,186

A total of 4,175 apartments for rent in Encinitas, California, or 50% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 25% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,099 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Encinitas, California is 2.39.

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 674
High school graduate (including equivalency) 759
Some college or associate's degree 2,005
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,847

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 59% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 8% of the homes for rent in Encinitas, California.

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2020 or later 45
Built 2010 - 2019 261
Built 2000 - 2009 771
Built 1990 - 1999 903
Built 1980 - 1989 1,792
Built 1970 - 1979 2,974
Built 1960 - 1969 686
Built 1950 - 1959 436
Built 1940 - 1949 144
Built 1939 or earlier 273

The highest share of Encinitas, California apartment rentals, namely 36% or 2,974 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1980 - 1989 (22%, 1,792 units), and the ones Built 1990 - 1999 (11%, 903 units).

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 809
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,357
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,983
Moved in 2000 to 2009 680
Moved in 1990 to 1999 321
Moved in 1989 or earlier 135

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Encinitas, California renters (48%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Encinitas, California condos for rent is 2016.

Encinitas, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 540
1 vehicle available 2,913
2 vehicles available 3,755
3 vehicles available 774
4 vehicles available 223
5 or more vehicles available 80

When it comes to transportation options, 45% of Encinitas, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 35% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 9% have 3 vehicles available.

Encinitas, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 7,994
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 549
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 98
Walked 146
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 160
Worked at home 2,589

Encinitas, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 16,163
Moved within same county 2,341
Moved from different county within same state 585
Moved from different state 314
Moved from abroad 187

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Encinitas, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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