Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Escondido, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 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 $2,498/month. Renters are paying $15 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change that does not affect affordability. Month over month rent increased by 3.8%.
Compared to national trends
Escondido runs 29.4% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, with a current median rent of $2,498/month. The market offers 112 total rentals, a relatively small inventory for renters to choose from.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,199/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,975/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,462/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,490/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,998/month. The 2-bedroom median of $2,462 reflects a common choice for renters in Escondido, CA.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $3,800/month while apartments are $2,175/month. Houses make up 44.3% of total rentals, apartments 40.3%, and condos 15.3%, showing a diverse property-type mix.
Median rent
Median rent in Escondido
$2,497/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Escondido is $2,497 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $567 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Escondido
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Escondido run $1,905 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,199 | No Change |  22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,975 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,462 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,490 | 5% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $4,997 | 8% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Escondido | $2,175 | |
Country Club | $3,569 | |
East Canyon | $2,700 | |
East Grove | $2,450 | |
Felicita | $3,361 | |
Kit Carson | $2,761 | |
Lake Hodges | $2,895 | |
Midway | $2,450 | |
North Broadway | $2,450 | |
Vineyard | $3,199 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,257 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,490
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
Central Escondido
Average rent
$2,175
Midway
Average rent
$2,450
Kit Carson
Average rent
$2,761
East Grove
Average rent
$2,450
Vineyard
Average rent
$3,199
Country Club
Average rent
$3,569
Felicita
Average rent
$3,361
East Canyon
Average rent
$2,700
North Broadway
Average rent
$2,450
Lake Hodges
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,257
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
5%
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
29%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Escondido, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Alpine, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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6%$3,795
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7%$4,747
1%$2,425
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2%$2,995
6%$3,400
11%$3,200
2%$2,745
9%$7,000
16%$2,695
Discover rentals in Escondido, CA
5d+ ago
East Grove house for rent in Escondido
5 S Hayden Dr, Escondido, CA 92027
4 beds
2 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5h ago
East Grove apartment for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
640 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$2,009
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido
653 E 3rd Ave #A, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Lake Hodges house for rent in Escondido
4 beds
3 baths
$11,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Escondido
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,900
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
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
1d ago
203 W 3rd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$1,945
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1920 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,395
Apartment for rent
54m ago
832 N Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,931–$6,727
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Midway apartment for rent in Escondido
1030 Fern St, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
250 S Rose St, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1960 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
145 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
2 beds
2 baths
$2,475
Apartment for rent
54m ago
832 N Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,931–$6,727
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
East Grove apartment for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$1,899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Central Escondido apartment for rent in Escondido
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,705
$2,528
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
640 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds
1 bath
$2,009
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$4,351
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 $2,497 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Escondido?
Average rent prices in Escondido have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Escondido rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Escondido is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $567 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Escondido?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido are Central Escondido ($2,175/mo), Midway ($2,450/mo), and East Grove ($2,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Escondido?
To comfortably afford rent in Escondido, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Escondido?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Escondido average around $2,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,450/month.
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).