Average Rent in Escondido, CA
17 apartment buildings, 48 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,788/mo
Cheapest
$1,550/mo
Properties
17
Units
48
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Escondido, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Escondido, CA Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Francis Taylor Properties
104 W Grand Ave suite c, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Solana at Grand
1501 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
Valle at Park Apartments
151 Gayland St, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
Valle at Escondido Apartments
1204 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026, USA
Overture San Marcos
852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Alta Vista Apartments
1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026, USA
Rowan
700 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Taylor Properties 104 W Grand Ave suite c, Escondido, CA 92025, USA | $1,550 | $3,388 | $2.08 | 4.8 (129) | 4 |
| 2 | Solana at Grand 1501 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027, USA | $1,866 | $2,223 | $2.80 | 3.6 (412) | 7 |
| 3 | Valle at Park Apartments 151 Gayland St, Escondido, CA 92027, USA | $1,968 | $2,323 | $2.95 | 4.2 (32) | 4 |
| 4 | Valle at Escondido Apartments 1204 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026, USA | $1,990 | $2,417 | $2.52 | 4.4 (47) | 3 |
| 5 | Overture San Marcos 852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | $2,217 | $2,289 | $3.59 | 4.1 (52) | 3 |
| 6 | Alta Vista Apartments 1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026, USA | $2,463 | $3,041 | $3.18 | 4.3 (44) | 5 |
| 7 | Rowan 700 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA | $2,483 | $3,246 | $2.05 | 4.5 (60) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Francis Taylor Properties
4.8 (129)104 W Grand Ave suite c, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Solana at Grand
3.6 (412)1501 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
Valle at Park Apartments
4.2 (32)151 Gayland St, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
Valle at Escondido Apartments
4.4 (47)1204 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026, USA
Overture San Marcos
4.1 (52)852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Alta Vista Apartments
4.3 (44)1245 Morning View Dr, Escondido, CA 92026, USA
Escondido, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Escondido, CA is $2,788 per month, based on 48 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,550 at Francis Taylor Properties to $2,657 at Latitude33.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,655/mo | $1,600/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,205/mo | $1,550/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $2,831/mo | $2,192/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $3,683/mo | $2,987/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Escondido, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Escondido, CA averages $2,205/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,831/mo. At the local median household income of $84,477, that works out to 40% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Escondido, CA at $1,922/mo. The current tracked market average runs 45% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Escondido, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Escondido, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$112,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,788/mo.
Comfortable income
$134,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,550/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Escondido, CA is $84,477 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Escondido, CA
Overall prices in Escondido, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Escondido, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,788 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,458/mo |
Population
149,913
Median household income
$84,477
Census median rent
$1,922/mo
Rent as % of income
37.8%
Median age
37.1
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Escondido, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Escondido, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +3% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +15% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -18% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -9% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -1% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +20% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?
The average rent in Escondido, CA is $2,788 per month, based on 48 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Escondido, CA?
The lowest available rent in Escondido, CA starts at $1,550 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Escondido, CA average $2,205/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Escondido, CA average $2,831/mo. Units start from $2,192/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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