Escondido, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,590
1-year change
+0.7%
$18/mo
5-year change
+21.2%
$453/mo
10-year change
+64.3%
$1,014/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Escondido

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,415/mo—0.0%
2016$1,538/mo+8.7%+8.7%
2017$1,650/mo+7.3%+16.6%
2018$1,702/mo+3.2%+20.3%
2019$1,762/mo+3.5%+24.5%
2020$1,820/mo+3.3%+28.6%
2021$1,973/mo+8.4%+39.4%
2022$2,320/mo+17.6%+64.0%
2023$2,462/mo+6.1%+74.0%
2024$2,523/mo+2.5%+78.3%
2025$2,558/mo+1.4%+80.8%
2026$2,597/mo+1.5%+83.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Escondido changed since 2015?

Median rent in Escondido, CA was $1,424 in 2015-01 and is $2,590 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,166 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 +21.2% ($453 per month). The current median is $2,590.

What has rent in Escondido done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Escondido, CA has changed +64.3% ($1,014 per month). It is now $2,590.

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

Year over year, median rent in Escondido, CA has increased +0.7% ($18/mo). Current median: $2,590.

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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.