Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Escondido, CA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Escondido, CA is $2,595. This is +37%, or $695, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,595

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

129

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Escondido, CA is $2,595. This is +37%, or $695, higher than the national average.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
66%
24%
3%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Escondido, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Escondido, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Escondido, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Escondido, CA is $2,297. A 1-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA costs about $2,024 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,375. Houses for rent in Escondido, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,012

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,395

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,499

5%

2%

Studio

$1,695

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,499

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Escondido, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Escondido, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alpine, CA.

Escondido

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Escondido, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Alpine

$2,397

increased by2%

Last year

Carlsbad

$3,950

decreased by8%

Last year

Del Mar

$7,247

decreased by10%

Last year

Encinitas

$5,409

increased by5%

Last year

Fallbrook

$2,547

increased by15%

Last year

Lakeside

$1,995

decreased by8%

Last year

Oceanside

$2,799

decreased by15%

Last year

Poway

$2,620

increased by4%

Last year

San Marcos

$2,999

decreased by2%

Last year

Santee

$3,100

decreased by1%

Last year

Solana Beach

$8,650

increased by11%

Last year

Vista

$2,631

decreased by1%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Carlsbad

Discover rentals in Escondido, CA

1214 S Escondido Blvd #12 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Escondido condo for rent in Escondido

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

925 Martin Dr #16 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 5

Fountain Estates Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Fountain Estates Apartments

1289 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$2,400

Apartment for rent

W 9th Ave (727-31) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

W 9th Ave (727-31)

727 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

2549 E Valley Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Grove apartment for rent in Escondido

2 beds

1 bath

$1,899

Apartment for rent

Park - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Park

740 74086 E Mission Ave / 82529 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,921–$5,746

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

331 E Washington Ave #I - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

$1,950

Price drop

House for rent

Available Dec 9

331 E Washington Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Escondido house for rent in Escondido

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

Available Dec 9