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Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

Rents in Escondido, CA start at $1,420/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 27 listings we track runs $2,223/mo. That puts Escondido roughly 5% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,168/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,611/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,420
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,2235% below CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$1,42035% below CA
1 bed$2,1686% below CA
2 bed$2,611~ CA avg

27 rentals in Escondido, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

1-bedroom apartment at Birchmont in Escondido, CA
Great deal
Apartment · Escondido
$1,749/mo
4.3(92)
1 bd|1 ba|530 ft²

Birchmont

2549 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

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1-bedroom apartment at Rowan in Escondido, CA
Apartment · Escondido
$2,483/mo
4.4(59)
1 bd|1 ba|645 ft²

Rowan

700 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA

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2-bedroom apartment at Artesia in Escondido, CA
Apartment · Escondido
$2,595/mo
3.7(20)
2 bd|2 ba|925 ft²

Artesia

101 South Spruce Street, Escondido, CA

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Renting in Escondido, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Escondido, CA?
The average asking rent across the 27 listings we track in Escondido, CA is $2,223/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,420/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Escondido?
Vida Adult Living Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Escondido, CA at $1,420/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Escondido?
Based on the listings we track in Escondido, CA: studios around $1,420/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,168/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,611/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Escondido expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Escondido's average rent of $2,223/mo is about 5% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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