Marlowe Palomar Heights
101 Chamomile Gln,
Escondido, CA 92025
$2,578 - $4,878 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Escondido, CA
What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?
$1,945/month
Average Rent
666 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Escondido, CA is $1,945 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,577 per month for a studio, $1,945 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,295 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,953 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Escondido, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Escondido, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
26%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
40%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido?
Based on current rent prices, Midway, North Broadway and Felicita are the most affordable neighborhoods in Escondido.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Escondido?
Based on current rent prices, Country Club, Central Escondido and Kit Carson 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, Midway and North Broadway .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Escondido, CA?
Because the average rent in Escondido is $1,945, you’ll want to make about $6,483 per month or $77,796 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
$1,715/month
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One Bedroom
$1,965/month
$2,196/month
Two Bedroom
$2,398/month
$2,536/month
Three Bedroom
$2,866/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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.