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Average Rent in Escondido, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Escondido, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,298/mo
▲ +2.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Escondido, CA
7 listed units across 3 buildings offering 1 bed units in Escondido, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $147/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove | Unit 2 | $3,003 | $2,598 | $405 |
| Alcove | Unit 3 | $3,293 | $3,003 | $290 |
| Alcove | Unit 1 | $2,598 | $2,408 | $190 |
| Madera Ridge Apartments | Unit 127, 1x1C | $2,227 | $2,168 | $60 |
| Alta Vista Apartments | Unit 4, Barcelona | $3,032 | $2,982 | $50 |
| Madera Ridge Apartments | Unit 195, 2x2C | $2,770 | $2,750 | $21 |
| Madera Ridge Apartments | Unit 138, 1x1C | $2,182 | $2,170 | $13 |
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 | $3,351 | ▼ $8 | $1,600 | 6 | 57 |
| Escondido 92026 | $2,531 | ▲ $267 | $1,750 | 4 | 21 |
| Valley View | $2,098 | ▼ $96 | $1,726 | 2 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Escondido, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Escondido, CA is $2,298 per month across 6 apartment communities and 11 available units. Rents have increased $48 (2.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hadley Apartments (55+) starting at $1,750/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,298/mo.
Prices range from $1,750 to $2,573 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Escondido, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,757 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $2,676 | -$81 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $2,632 | -$44 | 6 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Escondido, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Escondido, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Apartments (55+) | $1,750/mo | $1,750/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Madera Ridge Apartments | $2,168/mo | $2,265/mo | 6 | 3.6 |
| Haven76 | $2,398/mo | $2,398/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Alcove | $2,408/mo | $2,408/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Latitude33 | $2,557/mo | $2,557/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Alta Vista Apartments | $2,573/mo | $2,573/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Escondido, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$92,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,298/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,750/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in Escondido, CA is $84,477 , about 23% 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) | $2,298 |
| Utilities | $799 |
| Groceries | $552 |
| Transportation | $1,904 |
| Healthcare | $929 |
| Other goods and services | $1,486 |
| Estimated total | $7,968/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
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.
Google Search Trends for Escondido, CA Apartments
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