What's the average rent in Escondido, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Escondido, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Escondido, CA is $2,500 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

1.0%$25 increase month-over-month

-3.8%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

284

APARTMENTS

$2,279

HOUSES

$4,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,750

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Escondido, CA at $2,279 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,750 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,080
2 Bedrooms	$2,526
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,995
All	$2,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Escondido, CA is $2,080 per month, followed by $2,526 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,995 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,750

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Escondido, CA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,369
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$2,295

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,369 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$4,200

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Escondido, CA is $1,850 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom house.