# Average Rent in Escondido, CA & Rent Trends

> 11 Escondido, CA buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $3,053/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/

Latest included observation: November 6, 2026

## What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Escondido, CA is $3,053 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 174 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Escondido, CA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/?bedrooms=all) [San Pasqual Valley](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92025/?bedrooms=all)[Valley View](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92027/?bedrooms=all)

Escondido [92026](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92026/?bedrooms=all)[92029](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92029/?bedrooms=all)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/?bedrooms=3)

Showing any bedrooms in Escondido, CA.

Market Average

$3,053/mo

Lowest Available

$1,872/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

11

tracked daily

Units Listed

174

available now

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See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

## Rent by Neighborhood in Escondido, CA

Compare average rent across Escondido, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [San Pasqual Valley](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92025/?bedrooms=all) | $3,335 | ▲ $28 | $2,527 | 5 | 120 |
| [Escondido 92026](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92026/?bedrooms=all) | $2,658 | ▼ $149 | $2,138 | 3 | 16 |
| [Escondido 92029](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92029/?bedrooms=all) | $2,622 | - | $2,233 | 1 | 17 |
| [Valley View](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/trends/92027/?bedrooms=all) | $2,096 | ▼ $15 | $1,872 | 2 | 21 |

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Escondido, CA?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Escondido, CA is $3,053 per month across 11 apartment communities and 174 available units.

The most affordable option is [Solana at Grand](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/solana-at-grand-escondido-ca/) starting at $1,872/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,872/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,745/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,989/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,211/mo.

Prices range from $1,872 to $4,457 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 26 units are currently listed.

## Escondido, CA Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| May 2026 | $2,694 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $2,670 | -$24 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $2,736 | +$66 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $2,721 | -$15 | 11 |
| September 2026 | $2,703 | -$18 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $2,836 | +$133 | 10 |
| November 2026 | $2,791 | -$45 | 11 |

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

## Average Rent by Bedroom

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Escondido, CA

Studio

$1,872

from $1,872 · 6 units

1 Bed

$2,745

from $1,944 · 77 units

2 Bed

$2,989

from $2,138 · 61 units

3 Bed

$4,211

from $2,877 · 30 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Escondido, CA

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Solana at Grand](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/solana-at-grand-escondido-ca/) | $1,872/mo | $2,067/mo | 16 | 3.6 |
| [Valle at Park Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/valle-at-park-apartments-escondido-ca/) | $1,944/mo | $2,191/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| [Valle at Escondido Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/valle-at-escondido-apartments-escondido-ca/) | $2,138/mo | $2,427/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| [Altair Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/altair-apartment-homes-escondido-ca/) | $2,233/mo | $2,622/mo | 17 | 3.5 |
| [Madera Ridge Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/madera-ridge-apartments-escondido-ca/) | $2,249/mo | $2,584/mo | 8 | 3.6 |
| [Marlowe Palomar Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/marlowe-palomar-heights-escondido-ca/) | $2,527/mo | $3,432/mo | 93 | 3.8 |
| [Latitude33](https://average-rent.com/city/escondido-ca/latitude33-escondido-ca/) | $2,557/mo | $2,923/mo | 12 | 4.1 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Escondido, CA

### What is the average rent in Escondido, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Escondido, CA is $3,053 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 174 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Escondido, CA?

The apartment listings we track in Escondido, CA range from $1,872 to $4,457 per month, as of November 6, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Escondido, CA?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Escondido, CA. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

### How much is a studio apartment in Escondido, CA?

Studio apartments average $1,872 per month across 6 priced listings in Escondido, CA. Listed rents range from $1,872 to $1,872 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?

1-bedroom apartments average $2,745 per month across 77 priced listings in Escondido, CA. Listed rents range from $1,944 to $3,696 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?

2-bedroom apartments average $2,989 per month across 61 priced listings in Escondido, CA. Listed rents range from $2,138 to $3,995 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?

3-bedroom apartments average $4,211 per month across 30 priced listings in Escondido, CA. Listed rents range from $2,877 to $4,457 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Escondido, CA?

The 1-bedroom average is $2,745 per month across 77 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,989 across 61 listings, $244 (8.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Escondido, CA?

Solana at Grand has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,872 per month. We track 16 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 6, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Escondido, CA?

The $2,800 to $3,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 26 units, or 14.9% of the priced apartments we track in Escondido, CA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Escondido, CA?

We track 174 priced units at 11 apartment buildings, as of November 6, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Escondido, CA?

We have recorded rent data on 163 days from May 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Escondido, CA. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Escondido, CA?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Escondido, CA rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 6, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## 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

$122,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,053/mo.

Comfortable income

$147,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,872/mo), you need to earn at least **$75,000/year**.

Median household income in Escondido, CA is **$84,477** , about 42% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Escondido, CA Apartments

Browse all 11 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## 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) | $3,053 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $8,723/mo |

Population

149,913

Median household income

$84,477

Census median rent

$1,922/mo

Census rent burden

37.8%

Median age

37.1

Mean commute

28 min

[California Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/california/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all California cities

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[US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Escondido, CA rents stack up against the national median

## Google Search Trends for Escondido, CA Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

[Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Escondido&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-05-10 | 2,837 |
| 2026-05-13 | 2,653 |
| 2026-05-14 | 2,780 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2,769 |
| 2026-05-16 | 2,680 |
| 2026-05-17 | 2,680 |
| 2026-05-18 | 2,679 |
| 2026-05-19 | 2,702 |
| 2026-05-20 | 2,693 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2,693 |
| 2026-05-22 | 2,650 |
| 2026-05-23 | 2,653 |
| 2026-05-24 | 2,685 |
| 2026-05-25 | 2,653 |
| 2026-05-26 | 2,653 |
| 2026-05-27 | 2,685 |
| 2026-05-28 | 2,685 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2,685 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2,685 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-02 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-03 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-04 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-05 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-06 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-07 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-09 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-10 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-11 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-12 | 2,685 |
| 2026-06-13 | 2,666 |
| 2026-06-16 | 2,654 |
| 2026-06-17 | 2,667 |
| 2026-06-18 | 2,664 |
| 2026-06-19 | 2,660 |
| 2026-06-20 | 2,660 |
| 2026-06-21 | 2,658 |
| 2026-06-22 | 2,658 |
| 2026-06-23 | 2,665 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2,684 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2,680 |
| 2026-06-26 | 2,668 |
| 2026-06-27 | 2,626 |
| 2026-06-28 | 2,646 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2,646 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,627 |
| 2026-07-01 | 2,584 |
| 2026-07-02 | 2,604 |
| 2026-07-03 | 2,605 |
| 2026-07-04 | 2,634 |
| 2026-07-05 | 2,695 |
| 2026-07-06 | 2,688 |
| 2026-07-07 | 2,687 |
| 2026-07-08 | 2,640 |
| 2026-07-09 | 2,641 |
| 2026-07-10 | 2,724 |
| 2026-07-11 | 2,718 |
| 2026-07-12 | 2,635 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2,635 |
| 2026-07-14 | 2,637 |
| 2026-07-15 | 2,719 |
| 2026-07-16 | 2,715 |
| 2026-07-17 | 2,713 |
| 2026-07-18 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-19 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-20 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-21 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-22 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-23 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-24 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-25 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-26 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-27 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-28 | 2,848 |
| 2026-07-29 | 2,750 |
| 2026-08-01 | 2,747 |
| 2026-08-02 | 2,745 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2,745 |
| 2026-08-04 | 2,746 |
| 2026-08-05 | 2,762 |
| 2026-08-06 | 2,672 |
| 2026-08-07 | 2,676 |
| 2026-08-08 | 2,761 |
| 2026-08-09 | 2,732 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2,612 |
| 2026-08-11 | 2,612 |
| 2026-08-12 | 2,752 |
| 2026-08-13 | 2,604 |
| 2026-08-15 | 2,750 |
| 2026-08-16 | 2,748 |
| 2026-08-17 | 2,750 |
| 2026-08-18 | 2,717 |
| 2026-08-19 | 2,754 |
| 2026-08-21 | 2,751 |
| 2026-08-22 | 2,737 |
| 2026-08-24 | 2,593 |
| 2026-08-26 | 2,764 |
| 2026-08-27 | 2,794 |
| 2026-08-29 | 2,753 |
| 2026-08-30 | 2,747 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,726 |
| 2026-09-01 | 2,736 |
| 2026-09-03 | 2,609 |
| 2026-09-04 | 2,606 |
| 2026-09-05 | 2,609 |
| 2026-09-06 | 2,663 |
| 2026-09-07 | 2,666 |
| 2026-09-08 | 2,664 |
| 2026-09-09 | 2,696 |
| 2026-09-10 | 2,696 |
| 2026-09-11 | 2,693 |
| 2026-09-12 | 2,706 |
| 2026-09-13 | 2,625 |
| 2026-09-14 | 2,659 |
| 2026-09-15 | 2,719 |
| 2026-09-16 | 2,721 |
| 2026-09-17 | 2,812 |
| 2026-09-18 | 2,760 |
| 2026-09-19 | 2,754 |
| 2026-09-20 | 2,746 |
| 2026-09-21 | 2,752 |
| 2026-09-23 | 2,726 |
| 2026-09-24 | 2,723 |
| 2026-09-25 | 2,728 |
| 2026-09-26 | 2,728 |
| 2026-09-27 | 2,749 |
| 2026-09-28 | 2,733 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2,686 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,728 |
| 2026-10-01 | 2,736 |
| 2026-10-02 | 2,747 |
| 2026-10-03 | 2,766 |
| 2026-10-04 | 2,776 |
| 2026-10-05 | 2,743 |
| 2026-10-06 | 2,698 |
| 2026-10-07 | 2,527 |
| 2026-10-08 | 2,615 |
| 2026-10-10 | 3,040 |
| 2026-10-11 | 2,998 |
| 2026-10-12 | 3,036 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3,064 |
| 2026-10-14 | 2,973 |
| 2026-10-15 | 3,105 |
| 2026-10-16 | 3,132 |
| 2026-10-17 | 2,991 |
| 2026-10-18 | 3,077 |
| 2026-10-20 | 2,992 |
| 2026-10-22 | 2,608 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2,756 |
| 2026-10-24 | 2,705 |
| 2026-10-25 | 2,721 |
| 2026-10-26 | 2,727 |
| 2026-10-27 | 2,751 |
| 2026-10-28 | 2,839 |
| 2026-10-29 | 2,732 |
| 2026-10-30 | 2,734 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2,813 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2,771 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2,820 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2,716 |
| 2026-11-06 | 2,858 |