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Elan Playa Mar Apartment Homes

116 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Property Summary

Welcome to Elan Playa Mar Apartments ?Life here isn't about checking boxes, it's about finding your fit. Whether you're drawn to the nearby Moonlight Beach, Sunday mornings at Swamis Café, or a quick workout in our on-site fitness center, Elan Playa Mar puts you right where you want to be. Our Encinitas community offers thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments with the features that matter: spacious layouts, in-home washers and dryers, and wood-style flooring that truly feels like home. You're minutes from the beach, surrounded by great dining and shopping, and part of a neighborhood that strikes a rare balance between peaceful and connected. This is Encinitas living without the compromise - comfortable, convenient, and authentically yours.

Renter brief

At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,545/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 20, 2026

Three things to know

18% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

$2,545 to start, vs a median of $3,113 (within 3 mi).

Source · 49 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

cats and dogs allowed

Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Parking is charged separately

The listed monthly charge is $75/mo on top of rent.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked 4 weeks ago

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 540 ft²
    Available Now
    $2,545/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 ft² · Unit 138
    Available Oct 4
    $3,095/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 ft²
    Available Now
    $3,095/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 ft² · Unit 127
    Available Oct 2
    $3,120/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,545
Within 3 mi median$3,113

Source · 49 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

18% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 49 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Building ageFact

Built in 1988

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

ParkingExtra cost

Priced separately at $75/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Online Services

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$45
Monthly fees
Garage parking$75/mo

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Location

What's Around

Property City

Encinitas

CA

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $75/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

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