Rent to own Homes in Escondido, CA

Escondido, California is located just north of San Diego. As one of the oldest cities in the county, it should come as no surprise that Escondido is proud of its heritage. The city offers the beauty of many southern California towns, but it is also extremely livable, with housing more affordable than nearby San Diego. People love Escondido because it has some of the best outdoor activities and natural wildlife in the whole country. The locals love to golf, hike, fish, bike, swim, and birdwatch. People in the area also know how to eat and drink; there are lots of upscale restaurants, as well as fancy wineries and craft breweries nearby. Best of all, it's a one-season town; you won't experience any cold winters or over-the-top hot summers. Instead, you get a warm but mild, dry climate, which keeps people happy year round. If you're looking for a rent to own home, you might not find it here, but you will find some beautiful, scenic single-family real estate with views and surroundings that will make you want to call it home forever.

Escondido, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $65,326 and a median rent of $1,550, the Escondido, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Escondido, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Escondido, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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7790 CHADAMY WAY
Rent To Own
Torrey Highlands
Single Family Home
San Diego, CA 92130
5
5
3283 ft2
2012
Hot
1 of 6 405 3RD ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Ramona, CA 92065
4
2
1850 ft2
1984
Hot
1 of 33 1588 SAPPHIRE DR
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Single Family Home
Carlsbad, CA 92011
4
4
2570 ft2
2000
1 of 18 910 Caminito Madrigal
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Carlsbad, CA 92011
2
2
1181 ft2
1980
9456 RIVERVIEW AVE
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Lakeside, CA 92040
4
2
1938 ft2
1952
1011 AVENIDA AMANTEA
Rent To Own
Muirlands
Single Family Home
La Jolla, CA 92037
5
6
5790 ft2
1964
6941 FITCH CT
Rent To Own
Linda Vista
Single Family Home
San Diego, CA 92111
5
4
2400 ft2
1960
22368 WALNUT ST
Rent To Own
Wildomar
Single Family Home
Wildomar, CA 92595
4
1
1563 ft2
1986
New
218 WOODLAND PKWY #145
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
San Marcos, CA 92069
2
2
908 ft2
1990
1 of 96 525 W El Norte Pkwy
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
3
2
1250 ft2
2004
New
2436 SMOKEWOOD PL
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
2
2
1054 ft2
1986
1 of 78 681 ROOSEVELT ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
3
2
1150 ft2
1961
New
1 of 33 145 W EL NORTE PKWY #122
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92026
2
2
877 ft2
1988
1 of 56 830 EL TORO LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Marcos, CA 92069
3
2
1050 ft2
1974
1 of 52 329 RANCHWOOD GLN
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
2
2
1057 ft2
1973
New
635 S VINE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
3
2
1380 ft2
1956
1881 BUCKSKIN GLN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
3
2
1485 ft2
1989
743 PARK PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
5
2
1566 ft2
1945
843 GOLDENROD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
4
3
1742 ft2
1959
719 GOLDENROD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
3
2
1028 ft2
1959
New
1198 VIA TERESA
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Marcos, CA 92069
4
2
1584 ft2
1978
New
1050 E WASHINGTON AVE #43
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92025
2
2
1178 ft2
1981
525 S BROADWAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
2
1
782 ft2
1941
1 of 38 1349 EAGLE ROCK LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
3
2
1148 ft2
1976
New
1310 TAYLOR PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
3
2
1400 ft2
1961
New
806 E 4TH AVE #3
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92025
1
1
870 ft2
1973
26903 BANBURY DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Valley Center, CA 92082
3
2
1596 ft2
1970
1 of 41 1020 E Washington Ave
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92025
2
2
1178 ft2
1982
New
521 SANDALWOOD PL #4
Rent to Own Eligible
East Grove
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92027
2
2
899 ft2
1979
1801 COUNTRY LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Kit Carson
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
3
2
1767 ft2
1958
New
1723 E GRAND AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
2
1
827 ft2
1968
New
1888 FAIRWAY PARK #B
Rent to Own Eligible
Country Club
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1
1
1116 ft2
1964
659 W 10TH AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
2
1
770 ft2
1959
2144 COUNTRY PL
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
3
2
1237 ft2
1974
New
909 N Fig St
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92026
2
1
896 ft2
1972
New
2121 E Grand Ave
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
2
1
916 ft2
1973
1651 S Juniper St
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92025
3
3
1664 ft2
1980
2033 E WASHINGTON AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
2
1
912 ft2
1930
917 HAMILTON LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Felicita
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
2
2
1152 ft2
1958
1051 HOWARD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Vineyard
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
3
2
1134 ft2
1969
Hot
2233 EUCALYPTUS AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Felicita
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
4
4
2866 ft2
1987
New
241 ESPANAS GLN
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
2
2
1248 ft2
1979
1 of 63 1500 SEDONA GLN
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
3
2
1237 ft2
1990
New
2355 BRIARWOOD PL
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
3
2
1329 ft2
1986
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Buying a Home in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA is seeing rapid growth and Escondido, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 118% above the 2024 national average. Escondido, CA is part of San Diego county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county San Diego is 0.61% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Escondido, CA

Housing in Escondido The market in Escondido mainly consists of houses to purchase; there aren't many rent to own options. There are some condos, however, so if you want to rent, you're not out of luck. Only 5 percent of homes in Escondido are vacant; however, there is an annual residential turnover of 19 percent, so there's always a chance of finding a place from year to year. The median price to buy a home in Escondido is $329,800 - that's a lot compared to most of the country. But people who own a home here get spectacular houses in spectacular surroundings.

The Great Outdoors The outdoors reign supreme in Escondido. If you like to golf, there are great courses in the city. Eagle Crest Golf Club is one of the most beautiful courses in the entire San Diego area, while the Vineyard at Escondido offers the chance to play golf in a spectacular setting, after which you can try the wine at the Orfila Vineyard and Winery. For sports lovers, Escondido boasts world-class facilities. Residents can swim at the James A. Stone Municipal Swimming Pool, a public pool where adults can go to relax or swim laps and kids can splash in the adjacent children's pool. At Lake Wohlford, avid fishermen will have the time of their lives, as people regularly catch bass, bluegills, catfish, crappies, and trout out on the lake.

We Like Sports For sports lovers who don't necessarily want to be outside, Iceoplex offers a great complex for indoor sports. It has an ice rink where people can skate, and it also offers hockey programs, skating school, birthday parties, and several hockey tournaments each year. For those who want to drop a lot of money for an indoor health and fitness experience, Escondido is home to Golden Door, a fitness spa focused on wellness and rejuvenation. Go there to get your body worked on by massage therapists and aestheticians; you can work out by hiking the grounds or by taking advantage of the indoor fitness facilities.

Nearby Attractions Escondido's proximity to San Diego is a huge plus, as that city is home to some of the best attractions in the country, like the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. San Diego is also home to the Children's Discovery Museum, where children can learn about science through hands-on experience, and Queen Califia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden that is also a great place for kids to run and play. But the area isn't only known for wholesome, family activities. In fact, it is a hotbed of great wineries and breweries. You can take a wine tour through many of the vineyards and taste all of the different products. You can also visit Stone Brewing Co., which makes a world-famous IPA. The Stone Brewing Company is also the host of an Invitational Beer Festival, which has run for the last seven years.

Staying Up When the Sun Is Down Escondido is home to several outstanding bars and clubs, where people can dance and drink into the wee morning hours. O'Sullivan's Irish Pub offers the best divey, pub-like atmosphere in the area. It has a huge selection of beers, whiskey, and traditional pub fare. Intertwined Bar and Bistro is a more refined and upscale experience. It has a great food menu, highlighted by the Chicken Pesto, as well as lots of wine options. For a more raucous time, head to The Blvd. It draws lots of college students from the area and promises high-octane fun all the way until closing. Grab a buddy and play some darts or ping pong, or come on Trivia Night and test your knowledge.