Marlowe Palomar Heights
101 Chamomile Gln,
Escondido, CA 92025
$2,585 - $4,835
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Escondido, CA
What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?
$1,969/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Escondido, CA is $1,969 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Escondido one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Escondido, you can expect to pay about $1,596 per month for a studio, $1,969 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,317 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,961 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Escondido, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Escondido, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
26%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
41%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido?
Based on current rent prices, Midway, Eagles Point and North Broadway are the most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Escondido?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Escondido, Country Club and Central Escondido are the most expensive neighborhoods in Escondido.
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Which Escondido neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Escondido with the most apartments available are Central Escondido, Downtown Escondido and Midway .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Escondido, CA?
Because the average rent in Escondido is $1,969, you’ll want to make about $6,563 per month or $78,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Escondido, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Escondido, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,711/month
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One Bedroom
$1,950/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,371/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,882/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.