Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

Prices and availability in Escondido, CA were last updated on 25 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Escondido, CA are: Altair Apartment Homes, Solana at Grand, Vida, Valle at Park and Haven76.

The average rent in Escondido, CA is $2,338.

The price range for a studio apartment in Escondido, CA is between $1,384 and $3,830.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA is between $1,602 and $5,351.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA is between $1,482 and $6,571.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Escondido, CA is between $1,756 and $5,351.

In Escondido, 47% of the residents are renting compared to 53% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 25% of Escondido's rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Escondido is 40 years old, with 10% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 99% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Escondido are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 46% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.