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Rental Market Trends in Escondido, CA

What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?

$1,948/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Escondido, CA is $1,948 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $1,592 per month for a studio, $1,948 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,306 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,035 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,592/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,948/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,306/month
920 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,035/month
1,130 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,183/month
558 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,935/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,188/month
1,535 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,244/month
2,489 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,773/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Escondido, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $19 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Escondido, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Escondido, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
37% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido?

Based on current rent prices, East Grove, Cape Concord and Eagles Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Grove
$1,730/month
530 Sq Ft
Cape Concord
$1,730/month
530 Sq Ft
Eagles Point
$2,069/month
670 Sq Ft
Midway
$2,123/month
667 Sq Ft
North Broadway
$2,145/month
696 Sq Ft
Felicita
$2,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Vineyard
$2,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,445/month
679 Sq Ft
Kit Carson
$2,479/month
684 Sq Ft
Central Escondido
$2,569/month
781 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Escondido?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Escondido, Central Escondido and Kit Carson are the most expensive neighborhoods in Escondido.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Escondido
$2,912/month
880 Sq Ft
Central Escondido
$2,569/month
781 Sq Ft
Kit Carson
$2,479/month
684 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,445/month
679 Sq Ft
Felicita
$2,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Vineyard
$2,342/month
694 Sq Ft
North Broadway
$2,145/month
696 Sq Ft
Midway
$2,123/month
667 Sq Ft
Eagles Point
$2,069/month
670 Sq Ft
East Grove
$1,730/month
530 Sq Ft

Which Escondido neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Escondido with the most apartments available are Central Escondido, Downtown Escondido and North Broadway .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Escondido
$2,569/month
781 Sq Ft
Downtown Escondido
$2,912/month
880 Sq Ft
North Broadway
$2,145/month
696 Sq Ft
Midway
$2,123/month
667 Sq Ft
Country Club
$2,445/month
679 Sq Ft
Felicita
$2,342/month
694 Sq Ft
Vineyard
$2,342/month
694 Sq Ft
East Grove
$1,730/month
530 Sq Ft
Cape Concord
$1,730/month
530 Sq Ft
Eagles Point
$2,069/month
670 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Escondido, CA?

Because the average rent in Escondido is $1,948, you’ll want to make about $6,493 per month or $77,916 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.

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Downtown Escondido

Escondido, CA

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One Bedroom
$1,148/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,005/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,567/month
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Marlowe Palomar Heights

625 E Grand Ave,
Escondido, CA 92025

1-3 Beds | $2,450 - $5,099

Solana at Grand

Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand Ave,
Escondido, CA 92027

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,759 - $2,299

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Hidden Cove Apartments

910 Del Dios Hwy,
Escondido, CA 92029

1-2 Beds | $2,176 - $2,896

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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