1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Escondido, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Escondido, California as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,504 and +60% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Escondido
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Escondido
Compare Escondido's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Escondido.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Escondido |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,400 | +$167 (+7%) |
| Poway, CA | 11 mi | $2,340 | +$107 (+5%) |
| Vista, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,253 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Carlsbad, CA | 14.4 mi | $2,935 | +$702 (+31%) |
| Encinitas, CA | 14.7 mi | $2,885 | +$652 (+29%) |
| Solana Beach, CA | 15.8 mi | $3,220 | +$987 (+44%) |
| Ramona, CA | 16.4 mi | $2,250 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Del Mar, CA | 17.7 mi | $3,003 | +$770 (+34%) |
| Oceanside, CA | 18.3 mi | $2,388 | +$155 (+7%) |
| Lakeside, CA | 19.9 mi | $2,020 | $-213 (-10%) |
| Fallbrook, CA | 20.1 mi | $1,800 | $-433 (-19%) |
| Santee, CA | 20.2 mi | $2,180 | $-53 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Escondido — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Escondido?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Escondido, California is $2,233 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,504.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Escondido?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,320 ($7,443/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Escondido expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Escondido's 1-bedroom median of $2,233 is +60% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Escondido rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Escondido ranks #213 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Escondido?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lakeside ($2,020), Fallbrook ($1,800), Santee ($2,180).