27 rentals in Escondido

1031 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
2 beds · 1 baths · 876 sqft
Escondido is an inland North County city home to San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Features affordable housing, Stone Brewing, and Palomar Mountain access.
Today, Escondido has 27 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,500/mo, typically leasing in about 18 days. Families here choose from 5 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$5,995/mo
↑ 87.3% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 27 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~18 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 53% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Escondido
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
52%
Homeowners
48%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
50,658 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$3,500/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,112/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,040/mo
Escondido
Typical rent costs about 50% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$140K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,173.25/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1,531/mo)
Rent Reductions
4 listings have reduced their rent
15% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.1% (~$179/mo)
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