Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Escondido, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Escondido, CA rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.8% month-over-month increase in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Escondido runs 25.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Southern California market with limited total rentals at 109 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Escondido rent for $1,534/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,495/month, with larger units reaching $5,300/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $3,800/month compared to $2,195/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
West Ridge rents rose 72.9% year over year to $4,495/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 5.6%. Meanwhile, East Canyon saw rents fall 62.6% to $2,540/month, showing significant local variation in Escondido's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Escondido
$2,450/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Escondido is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Escondido
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Escondido rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Escondido, CA
Average rent prices in Escondido have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Escondido, CA
Rent prices in Escondido vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Escondido is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Escondido run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,534 | 12% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 |  5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | 9% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,195 | |
Country Club | $3,133 | |
East Grove | $2,645 | |
Felicita | $2,925 | |
Jesmond Dene | $2,516 | |
Kit Carson | $3,000 | |
Lake Hodges | $2,795 | |
Mesa Rock | $2,650 | |
Midway | $2,267 | |
North Broadway | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,160 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,534
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,195
Midway
Average rent
$2,267
East Grove
Average rent
$2,645
Country Club
Average rent
$3,133
Kit Carson
Average rent
$3,000
Felicita
Average rent
$2,925
Lake Hodges
Average rent
$2,795
Jesmond Dene
Average rent
$2,516
North Broadway
Average rent
$2,495
Mesa Rock
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Escondido, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Escondido, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Escondido and Alpine by all bedroom counts and property types.
Escondido
26%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Escondido, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
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4%$3,750
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1%$3,107
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5%$3,150
3%$2,695
5%$8,800
1%$2,695
1%Discover rentals in Escondido, CA
2h ago
416 N Hickory St, Escondido, CA 92025
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,699–$1,939
Apartment for rent
4d ago
339 W 15th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
345 E Park Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Escondido
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lake Hodges house for rent in Escondido
1051 Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,300
House for rent
7h ago
Country Club house for rent in Escondido
1527 Calavo Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
3 beds
2 baths
$6,750
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Felicita house for rent in Escondido
1548 Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jun 23
4d ago
250 S Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1630 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
343 Lansing Cir, Escondido, CA 92025
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,449–$2,145
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1064 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026
Studio
1 bath
$1,449
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1270 Via Conejo #A, Escondido, CA 92029
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
250 S Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1h ago
145 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1260 Borden Rd, Escondido, CA 92026
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
4m ago
528 W Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Studio
1 bath
$1,460–$1,570
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1630 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
343 Lansing Cir, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1225 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625–$1,699
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Escondido, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Escondido rental market.
How much is rent in Escondido?
The average rent in Escondido is $2,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Escondido?
Average rent prices in Escondido have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Escondido rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Escondido is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Escondido?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido are Central Escondido ($2,195/mo), Midway ($2,267/mo), and North Broadway ($2,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Escondido?
To comfortably afford rent in Escondido, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Escondido?
Escondido's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in San Diego County's rental landscape.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).