Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Shore Cities Neighborhood of Encinitas, CA from $800 (62 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 513 3rd St

$2,300 - $7,500

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513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024
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$2,300 - $7,500

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513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024

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Saxony Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony Village

185 Saxony RdEncinitas, CA 92024
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Grandview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

141 Grandview StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Beach Walk
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Walk

955 3rd StEncinitas, CA 92024
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Seascape Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seascape Gardens

1150 Hermes AveEncinitas, 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 20112 Date Ln

$1,999

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20112 Date Ln

EscondidoCA92029

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The Casas
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$2,444 - $5,109
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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
$2,539 - $8,242
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Legacy

9320 Hillery DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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Fairbanks Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairbanks Square

16050 Potomac Ridge RdSan Diego, CA 92127
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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 Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $1,649. Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable North Shore Cities apartments for rent in Encinitas, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - S1Studio,1BA$1,649
Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsStudio - DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,799
Mira MontePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,007
EsplanadeBarcelona1BR,1BA$2,067
Parklane Apartments1/1 Back Patio1BR,1BA$2,145
Hourglass Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath Upstairs + Patio1BR,1BA$2,178
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes, 55+1x11BR,1BA$2,403

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Shore Cities, CA

As of July 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 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Sabrina Greens Apartment starting at $3,450 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Carlsbad 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
Sabrina Greens Apartment2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.46
Sofi Canyon Hills2B2B-B (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$2.82
Carroll ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.78
Parklane Apartments3/23BR,2BA$3.13
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Esprit VillasRiviera2BR,2BA$3.05
The Ritz ColonyCasabella Two Bedroom - Available Now2BR,2BA$3.09
Casa Mira View ApartmentsCMV II - Panzano1BR,1BA$3.13
The CasasD 907 SF Capricorn Square2BR,2BA$3.10

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North Shore Cities, Encinitas, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Shore Cities Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Shore Cities?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Shore Cities is at Encinitas Senior Living - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Shore Cities Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Shore Cities Apartment is $1,995 at Azure Point at Encinitas - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Shore Cities Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Shore Cities is starting from $2,300 at Miramar Townhomes - Military Housing.

What is the most affordable North Shore Cities Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Shore Cities Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carroll Apartments and starts from $3,000.

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