Average Rent in Escondido, CA

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Current Versus Historical Escondido, CA Rents

Escondido rentals average $2,025 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,695, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $23 (-1.48%) year-over-year from $1,573 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $675 (-23.10%) year-over-year from $2,923 to $2,248. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.54%) year-over-year from $2,614 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $456 (-11.82%) year-over-year from $3,856 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $883 (19.13%) year-over-year from $4,617 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 8.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$30.72	$2,248	$2,923 (-23.10%)	$2,755 (-18.41%)
2 BR	$31.29	$2,600	$2,614 (-0.54%)	$2,491 (4.38%)
3 BR	$25.59	$3,400	$3,856 (-11.82%)	$3,248 (4.68%)
4+ BR	$29.12	$5,500	$4,617 (19.13%)	$4,416 (24.55%)

Historical Rents in Escondido, CA

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Top Cities Near Escondido

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Escondido. The average rent in Escondido is currently $4,775 per month. Our records show that Oceanside, CA, with an average rent of $3,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Escondido, CA is Encinitas, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Escondido, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 27.16% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Escondido, CA are about 53.85% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 64.06% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Escondido, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oceanside, CA	$2,495	$2,095	$3,600	$3,850
Carlsbad, CA	N/A	$2,575	$4,000	$4,775
Encinitas, CA	$2,675	$4,500	$5,700	$9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Escondido

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Escondido. One neighborhood in the area is Carmel Valley. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Escondido, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Escondido, CA is currently around $4,599 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Escondido's average rent, which is only $2,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Escondido, Carmel Valley has the most affordable average rent at $4,599 per month. Whereas, at $4,599 average rent per month, Carmel Valley is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Escondido. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,992	$3,900	$4,599

Top Counties Near Escondido

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Top Zipcodes Near Escondido

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Escondido, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $7,275.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,788. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Escondido, CA is $3,059 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,913 per month. Which comes out to $55 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Escondido, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92037, San Diego, CA	$3,575	$3,125	$7,925	$9,900
92130, San Diego, CA	N/A	$2,992	$3,900	$4,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Escondido Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Escondido, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Escondido, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Escondido, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Escondido, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,025 and an average price per square feet of $30.72. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Escondido.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $31.29. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Escondido.

How have rent prices in Escondido, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Escondido, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Escondido, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Escondido, CA is around $2,156/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.