Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Shore Cities Neighborhood of Encinitas, CA from $800 (100 Rentals)

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The Ritz Colony
$2,200 - $3,100
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The Ritz Colony

1190 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024
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property at 1032 Orpheus Ave

$2,900

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$2,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1032 Orpheus Ave

EncinitasCA92024

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Saxony Village
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Saxony Village

185 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Grandview Apartments
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Grandview Apartments

141 Grandview StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Beach Walk
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Beach Walk

955 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Seascape Gardens
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Seascape Gardens

1150 Hermes AveEncinitas, CA 92024
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Village Park Apartments
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Village Park Apartments

2045 Village Park WayEncinitas, CA 92024
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Carroll Apartments
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$1,950 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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property at 8027 Caminito de Pizza

$2,150

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8027 Caminito de Pizza, Unit F, Unit F

8027 Caminito de Pizza
San DiegoCA92108
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The Casas
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$2,181 - $4,690
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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
$2,390 - $9,654
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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North Shore Cities, Encinitas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Shore Cities Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Shore Cities area of Encinitas, CA is a Studio unit found at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $1,599. Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here are the most affordable North Shore Cities apartments for rent in Encinitas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,645
Parklane Apartments1/1 Patio1BR,1BA$2,145
Silverado Apartments, a 55+ Community1x1 R1BR,1BA$2,150
EsplanadeBarcelona1BR,1BA$2,167
Gold Coast Apartments *First Month Free*Cypress Remodel1BR,1BA$2,175
Maya Linda Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,195
Hourglass Park ApartmentsAB1BR,1BA$2,198
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300
LegacyA Vintage 629 SF1BR,1BA$2,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Shore Cities, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Shore Cities area is the $2.99 price per square foot 8287 Lapiz Drive Model at 8287 Lapiz Drive in the in the Mira Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value North Shore Cities apartment is the Aspire Model at Elan Pacifico Encinitas starting at $3,116 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the La Costa Oaks South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Shore Cities apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8287 Lapiz Drive8287 Lapiz Drive4BR,2BA$2.99
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.87
Elan Scripps TerraceAllure2BR,2BA$2.44
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Esprit VillasRiviera2BR,2BA$3.05
The CasasD 907 SF Capricorn Square2BR,2BA$2.93
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Parklane Apartments2/1 Balcony2BR,1BA$3.06
Allure at Scripps RanchSierra1BR,1BA$3.08
Gold Coast Apartments *First Month Free*Cypress Remodel1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Shore Cities Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Shore Cities?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Shore Cities is under $2,390.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Shore Cities?

The cheapest apartment in North Shore Cities is Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in North Shore Cities costs $9,247.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Shore Cities?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in North Shore Cities that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Shore Cities?

Cheap apartments in North Shore Cities have an average cost of $388 which is $8,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Shore Cities.

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