What is the average rent for an apartment in Escondido, CA?

The average rent in Escondido, CA is $1,968 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Escondido, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Where can I find affordable apartments for rent in Escondido, CA?

Find affordable apartments for rent in Escondido, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Midway , North Broadway , and Eagles Point . Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

What are popular zip codes in Escondido, CA for renters?

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Escondido, CA are 92026 , 92025 , 92027 , and 92029 .

Where can I find rentals with flexible lease terms in Escondido, CA?

You can find flexible rentals in Escondido, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

Can I tour apartments virtually in Escondido, CA?

Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 752 Escondido apartments with virtual tours available . Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.

Can I live in Escondido, CA without a car?

Escondido, CA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.

What colleges and universities are in Escondido, CA?

Students renting in Escondido, CA have access to CSU San Marcos , USAHS , Palomar College , and MiraCosta College, San Elijo .

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Apartments for Rent in Escondido CA

752 Rentals Available

Marlowe Palomar Heights

101 Chamomile Gln, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$2,577+

2 Beds

$3,412+

3 Beds

$4,012+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $42. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,535+

2 Beds

$3,370+

3 Beds

$3,970+

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Casa Escondida

715 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$1,595+

2 Beds

$2,795

1 Month Free

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Altair Apartment Homes

1361 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA 92029
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1 Bed

$2,230+

2 Beds

$2,840+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $16. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,214+

2 Beds

$2,824+

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Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
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Studio

$1,764+

1 Bed

$1,955+

2 Beds

$2,482

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $5. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

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Studio

$1,759+

1 Bed

$1,950+

2 Beds

$2,477

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Alcove

650 N Centre City Pky, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$2,502

2 Beds

$3,277

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $7. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,495

2 Beds

$3,270

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Rowan

700 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$2,482

2 Beds

$3,197

3 Beds

$3,902

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $7. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,475

2 Beds

$3,190

3 Beds

$3,895

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Creekside Village Apartments

2035 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$2,215+

2 Beds

$2,540+

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Alta Cima

1333 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
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1 Bed

$1,975+

2 Beds

$2,600

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Ventana Apartments

18795 Caminito Cantilena, San Diego, CA 92128
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Haven76

2412-2424 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
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2 Beds

$3,277

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $7. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

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2 Beds

$3,270
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Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $1,963/mo

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Latitude 33

515 Meander Glen, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$2,307

2 Beds

$2,886+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $6. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,301

2 Beds

$2,880+

2 Months Free
Summit Apartments

444 E 4th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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1 Bed

$2,098

2 Beds

$2,750+
Reidy Creek

1350 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
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1 Bed

$2,085+

2 Beds

$2,270+
Estancia Apartments

725 N Fig St, Escondido, CA 92025
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2 Beds

$2,175+

3 Beds

$2,995
The Willows

2460 Bear Valley Pky, Escondido, CA 92027
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2 Beds

$2,244+

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Overture San Marcos 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes

852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$1,758+

2 Beds

$2,242+

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $6 - $10. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

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1 Bed

$1,752+

2 Beds

$2,236+
eaves San Marcos

823 Nordahl Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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1 Bed

$2,312+

2 Beds

$2,950+

3 Beds

$3,064+

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Forest Glen

493 Beaumont Glen, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,400+

2 Beds

$2,600+

3 Beds

$3,320+
Hilltop Condos

145-225 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026

2 Beds

$2,495+
Elan River Village

1845 N North B..., Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,025+

2 Beds

$2,499+
Birchmont

2549 E Valley Pky, Escondido, CA 92027

1 Bed

$1,699+

2 Beds

$2,049
Valle at Mission

832 N Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

1 Bed

$1,775+

2 Beds

$2,199+

3 Beds

$2,662+
Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,299+

2 Beds

$2,574+

Total Monthly Price

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Prices include base rent and required monthly fees of $7. Variable costs based on usage may apply.

Base Rent:

1 Bed

$2,292+

2 Beds

$2,567+
Lincoln Heights

601 W Lincoln Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,295

2 Beds

$2,895
Crosscreek

345 W El Norte Pky, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,400

2 Beds

$2,600+
Elan Riverwalk

1332-1332 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,025

2 Beds

$2,500
Valle at Escondido

1204 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026

2 Beds

$2,385+

3 Beds

$2,810+
Arroyo Escondido Apartments

506 N Fig St, Escondido, CA 92025

2 Beds

$1,989+
Glenbrook Terrace Apartments

1125 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$2,225

2 Beds

$2,795

3 Beds

$3,325
City Plaza Apartments

328 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025

2 Beds

$2,525+
Oak Hill Apartments

1302 Oak Hill Dr, Escondido, CA 92027

1 Bed

$1,977

2 Beds

$2,789+

3 Beds

$3,284
Elan Felicita Creek

301 W Vermont Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

1 Bed

$2,125+

2 Beds

$2,425+
The Cove at Bear Valley

2530 Bear Valley Pky, Escondido, CA 92027

2 Beds

$2,695

3 Beds

$3,000+
Fountain Estates Apartments

1289-1315 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027

2 Beds

$2,400
Parkway Village

1825 E Valley Pky, Escondido, CA 92027

1 Bed

$1,995+

2 Beds

$2,125+

3 Beds

$2,895+
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

1815 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,750

2 Beds

$1,850
Corona Viewpoint, LLC d/b/a Casa Grande Apartments

425-455 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Studio

$1,700

1 Bed

$1,895+

2 Beds

$2,440
Village Green Senior Community

1068 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

1 Bed

$1,595+
Windsong Villas

1202-1214 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

3 Beds

$2,499+
Citrus Court Apartments

485 N Citrus Ave, Escondido, CA 92027

3 Beds

$2,895
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California San Diego County Escondido

Explore Rent Prices Near Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA’s average rent price is $2,355 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

	Average Rent
San Marcos	$2,493
Valley Center	$950
Poway	$2,296
Vista	$2,453
Carlsbad	$2,899

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Escondido, CA Apartments for Rent

Living in North County San Diego means easy access to hiking trails, lakes, and a walkable historic core—and if you're looking for apartments for rent in Escondido, you'll find plenty of options to match your lifestyle. Downtown/Grand Avenue serves up loft-style spaces just steps from the California Center for the Arts, plus those famous Cruisin' Grand car nights that bring classic cars to the streets every Friday from April through September. The Old Escondido Historic District delivers character homes and small apartment buildings tucked along tree-lined streets, while South Escondido near North County Mall keeps you close to I-15 and all your favorite stores.

East Valley Parkway puts you near restaurants and larger apartment communities, while North Broadway/El Norte Parkway gets you to Dixon Lake and Daley Ranch trailheads in minutes. Love the outdoors? Check out the Felicita Park area for easy park access, or head to San Pasqual Valley where local wineries and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park make every weekend an adventure.

Getting around is a breeze—I-15 zips you north and south to work in Rancho Bernardo and Miramar, SR-78 heads west through San Marcos, Vista, and Oceanside, and the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center connects you to Cal State San Marcos and the COASTER in Oceanside. Your weekends? They're covered. Browse Grand Avenue's breweries and cafes, take in a show at the California Center for the Arts, discover Queen Califia's Magical Circle sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park, hit the trails at Daley Ranch, or cast a line at Lake Wohlford. Whether you're eyeing apartments near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park or rentals close to the Escondido Transit Center, you'll find the perfect spot to call home.

Learn more about living in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA Rental Insights

: The average rent in Escondido, CA is $1,968 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Escondido, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
: Find affordable apartments for rent in Escondido, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Midway, North Broadway, and Eagles Point. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.
: The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Escondido, CA are 92026, 92025, 92027, and 92029.
: You can find flexible rentals in Escondido, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
: Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 752 Escondido apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
: Escondido, CA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.
: Students renting in Escondido, CA have access to CSU San Marcos, USAHS, Palomar College, and MiraCosta College, San Elijo.

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