Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community
439 W El Norte Pky,
Escondido, CA 92026
$1,729 - $2,395
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Escondido, CA
What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?
$1,947/month
Average Rent
666 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
Escondido, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Escondido, CA is $1,947 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Escondido one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Escondido average $1,592 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Escondido average $1,947 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Escondido average $2,319 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Escondido average $2,959 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Escondido, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 less 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 2026
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Rent Ranges in Escondido, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
28%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
42%
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 Central Escondido 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, Felicita and Vineyard 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 $1,947, you’ll want to make about $6,490 per month or $77,880 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
$1,687/month
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One Bedroom
$1,863/month
$2,223/month
Two Bedroom
$2,368/month
$2,477/month
Three Bedroom
$2,896/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 June 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.