Escondido

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Escondido, CA

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Escondido means "hidden treasure," and this city is aptly named.

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Located in San Diego County, Escondido combines city living with natural surroundings. The city's name, meaning "hidden" in Spanish, features a downtown area along Grand Avenue, where locally-owned businesses and art galleries line the historic streets. From apartment communities to homes in the Old Escondido Historic District, the city offers diverse housing options amid Victorian and Craftsman architecture. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,960, reflecting a 1.3% increase over the previous year, while two-bedroom units average $2,301.

Escondido's outdoor spaces include the 3,058-acre Daley Ranch conservation area, featuring more than 20 miles of maintained trails for hiking and biking. Kit Carson Park spans 285 acres and houses Queen Califia's Magical Circle, an internationally recognized sculpture garden created by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The California Center for the Arts anchors the cultural scene, while community events like the weekly Farmers Market and Cruisin' Grand classic car show bring residents together throughout the year. The Mediterranean climate has helped preserve Escondido's agricultural heritage, particularly in the San Pasqual Valley, known for its avocado groves and citrus orchards.

Explore the City

The California Center for the Arts is a landmark in Escondido

Grape Day Park, the oldest park in the city, includes historic buildings and a playground

Maple Street Plaza, a pedestrian mall, hosts festivals and events

Grand Avenue is home to many hotspots, including the popular O'Sullivan's Irish Pub

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Escondido, CA is $1,616 for a studio, $1,973 for one bedroom, $2,332 for two bedrooms, and $2,988 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Escondido has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,973/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$4,506/month
1,800 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,455/month
888 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,771/month
1,022 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Escondido, CA

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Reidy Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

L. R. Green Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

762 Students

Bernardo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

635 Students

Glen View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

608 Students

North Broadway Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

515 Students

Rincon Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

863 Students

Hidden Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

Mission Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

906 Students

San Pasqual Union Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

486 Students

Bear Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

938 Students

Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science

Public

Grades 9-12

777 Students

San Pasqual High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,936 Students

Orange Glen High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,974 Students

Escondido High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,898 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kit Carson Park
  • Felicita County Park
  • Queen Califia's Magical Circle
  • Santa Margarita Preserve
  • Del Dios Preserve

Airports

  • San Diego International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.