Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Shore Cities Neighborhood of Encinitas, CA from $800 (81 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 837 4th St

$2,300 - $8,700

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837 4th St

EncinitasCA92024
property at 513 3rd St

$2,300 - $7,500

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513 3rd St

EncinitasCA92024
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Elan Playa Mar
$2,495 - $3,548
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Elan Playa Mar

116 Quail Garden DrEncinitas, CA 92024
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Saxony Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Village Park Apartments
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Village Park Apartments

2045 Village Park WayEncinitas, 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seascape Gardens

1150 Hermes AveEncinitas, CA 92024
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Gold Coast Apartments
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$2,250 - $3,000
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Gold Coast Apartments

9585 Gold Coast DrSan Diego, CA 92126
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$2,326

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Unit 10

9710 Mesa Springs Way
San DiegoCA92126
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The Casas
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$2,362 - $4,549
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The Casas

10802-B Camino RuizSan Diego, CA 92126
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Carroll Apartments
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$2,400 - $3,200
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Carroll Apartments

9494 Carroll Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92126
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Legacy
$2,534 - $7,634
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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 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
Maya Linda ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,945
Mira MontePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,017
EsplanadeBarcelona1BR,1BA$2,177
Hourglass Park ApartmentsAA1BR,1BA$2,198
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTC22BR,2BA$2,300
Encinitas Terrace Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,349
The CasasC 765 SF Mira Crest Casa Capricorn1BR,1BA$2,386
The CasasC 765 SF Mira Crest Casa Capricorn1BR,1BA$2,386

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Shore Cities, CA

As of May 28, 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 Belmont Model at Del Mar Ridge starting at $3,547 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Torrey Hills 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
Del Mar RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$2.69
Elan Pacifico EncinitasAspire1BR,1BA$2.87
MontierraLaguna2BR,2BA$3.05
Elan Alicante La Costa2x22BR,2BA$3.00
Miramar Townhomes - Military HousingTwo Bedroom - MRTB22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Esprit VillasRiviera2BR,2BA$3.05
The CasasD 907 SF Capricorn Square2BR,2BA$3.02
Carroll ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
The CasasC 765 SF Mira Crest Casa Capricorn1BR,1BA$3.09

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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 $2,386.

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 $13,520.

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 $464 which is $13,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Shore Cities.

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