Escondido, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,504
1-year change
-1.2%
$-31/mo
5-year change
+27.6%
$541/mo
10-year change
+67.5%
$1,009/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Escondido

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,381/mo0.0%
2016$1,501/mo+8.7%+8.7%
2017$1,608/mo+7.1%+16.4%
2018$1,659/mo+3.2%+20.1%
2019$1,719/mo+3.6%+24.5%
2020$1,773/mo+3.1%+28.4%
2021$1,919/mo+8.2%+39.0%
2022$2,262/mo+17.9%+63.8%
2023$2,398/mo+6.0%+73.6%
2024$2,461/mo+2.6%+78.2%
2025$2,551/mo+3.7%+84.7%
2026$2,543/mo-0.3%+84.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Escondido changed since 2015?

Median rent in Escondido, CA was $1,389 in 2015-01 and is $2,504 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,115 per month over 11 years.

How much has Escondido rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Escondido, CA has changed +27.6% ($541 per month). The current median is $2,504.

What has rent in Escondido done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Escondido, CA has changed +67.5% ($1,009 per month). It is now $2,504.

Is rent in Escondido going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Escondido, CA has decreased -1.2% ($-31/mo). Current median: $2,504.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.