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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Escondido, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Escondido rent stands today
Escondido, CA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,570/month. Renters are paying $98 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Escondido rent is 35.3% more expensive than the national median of $1,900/month. This positions Escondido as a pricier coastal metro with a relatively small inventory of 106 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,315/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,975/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,522/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,060/month. The bedroom mix is led by 2-bedrooms, which make up 37.8% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lake Hodges rents fell 74.3% year over year to $3,595/month across 16 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market, which slipped modestly year over year.
Median rent
Median rent in Escondido
$2,570/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Escondido is $2,570 per month as of September 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Escondido
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Escondido rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Escondido, CA
Average rent prices in Escondido have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Escondido run $1,937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,315 | 2% |  36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,975 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,522 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,395 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,060 | 10% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,222 | |
Country Club | $3,065 | |
East Grove | $2,545 | |
Felicita | $3,453 | |
Kit Carson | $2,600 | |
Lake Hodges | $3,595 | |
Mesa Rock | $2,975 | |
Midway | $2,672 | |
North Broadway | $2,423 | |
Vineyard | $2,671 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,872 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,522
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,060
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,222
Midway
Average rent
$2,672
Kit Carson
Average rent
$2,600
East Grove
Average rent
$2,545
North Broadway
Average rent
$2,423
Vineyard
Average rent
$2,671
Felicita
Average rent
$3,453
Country Club
Average rent
$3,065
Lake Hodges
Average rent
$3,595
Mesa Rock
Average rent
$2,975
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,872
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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
35%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Escondido, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,398
11%$3,800
4%$6,800
18%$4,980
1%$2,400
5%$2,195
4%$2,995
3%$2,895
5%$3,225
3%$2,695
1%$4,850
48%$2,669
2%Discover rentals in Escondido, CA
5d+ ago
Midway apartment for rent in Escondido
4 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Oct 3
5d+ ago
Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Condo for rent
Available Sep 19
3d ago
339 W 15th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Felicita house for rent in Escondido
1548 Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
3 beds
2 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Nov 1
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Escondido
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,995
House for rent
5d+ 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
2d ago
1920 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
250 S Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Broadway condo for rent in Escondido
2 beds
2 baths
$2,585
Condo for rent
Available Sep 12
1d ago
1332 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,715
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1920 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
725 N Fig St, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
145 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
485 N Citrus Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1289 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1225 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,538
$2,367
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1332 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,715
Price drop
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 $2,570 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Escondido?
Average rent prices in Escondido have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Escondido rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Escondido is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Escondido?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido are Central Escondido ($2,222/mo), North Broadway ($2,423/mo), and East Grove ($2,545/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Escondido?
To comfortably afford rent in Escondido, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Escondido?
April offers the lowest rental prices in Escondido, with approximately 7% savings compared to September's peak rates. December also provides less competition with lower overall demand.
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).