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
5 Beds, 5 Baths
Rent To Own
Torrey Highlands
Single Family Home
San Diego, CA 92130
3,283 Sqft | Built in 2012
Hot
1 of 6 405 3RD ST
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Ramona, CA 92065
1,850 Sqft | Built in 1984
Hot
1 of 33 1588 SAPPHIRE DR
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Carlsbad, CA 92011
2,570 Sqft | Built in 2000
1 of 18 910 Caminito Madrigal
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Carlsbad, CA 92011
1,181 Sqft | Built in 1980
9456 RIVERVIEW AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Lakeside, CA 92040
1,938 Sqft | Built in 1952
1011 AVENIDA AMANTEA
5 Beds, 6 Baths
Rent To Own
Muirlands
Single Family Home
La Jolla, CA 92037
5,790 Sqft | Built in 1964
6941 FITCH CT
5 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Linda Vista
Single Family Home
San Diego, CA 92111
2,400 Sqft | Built in 1960
22368 WALNUT ST
4 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Wildomar
Single Family Home
Wildomar, CA 92595
1,563 Sqft | Built in 1986
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
New
23850 HOLLINGSWORTH DR
4 Beds, 4 Baths
Rent To Own
Greer Ranch
Single Family Home
Murrieta, CA 92562
Built in 2003
New
3229 KAYWOOD DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
North Ridge
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1,820 Sqft | Built in 1977
New
1160 CORRAL GLN
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1,036 Sqft | Built in 1985
1457 N BROADWAY #B
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92026
1,120 Sqft | Built in 1976
New
1075 N ESCONDIDO BLVD #204
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92026
913 Sqft | Built in 2001
1147 VIEWMONT DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
East Valley
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,938 Sqft | Built in 1961
New
1040 E WASHINGTON AVE #22
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92025
865 Sqft | Built in 1981
2350 FALLBROOK PL
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Cloverdale
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,876 Sqft | Built in 1998
Hot
26903 BANBURY DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Valley Center, CA 92082
1,596 Sqft | Built in 1970
New
1465 GRANGER AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,302 Sqft | Built in 1971
719 GOLDENROD ST
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,028 Sqft | Built in 1959
2012 E MISSION AVE #21
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92027
910 Sqft | Built in 1972
New
674 E LINCOLN AVE
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
585 Sqft | Built in 1956
211 GREENVIEW RD
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1,322 Sqft | Built in 1935
New
808 LOCHWOOD PL
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1,451 Sqft | Built in 1987
211 E 13TH AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
714 Sqft | Built in 1949
New
1859 CENTENNIAL WAY
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
2,251 Sqft | Built in 1996
New
1452 KATELLA CT
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,729 Sqft | Built in 1987
Hot New
903 N FIG ST #C
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1,008 Sqft | Built in 1972
753 W 6TH AVE
1 Bed, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
484 Sqft | Built in 1956
New
1045 W 13TH AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
1,158 Sqft | Built in 1950
New
503 S UPAS ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92025
2,112 Sqft | Built in 1962
New
1808 GREENVIEW RD
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
North Broadway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92026
1,395 Sqft | Built in 1959
New
1550 S MAPLE ST #6
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Central Escondido
Townhouse/Condo
Escondido, CA 92025
941 Sqft | Built in 1971
New
1344 W 11TH AVE
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Felicita
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
1,535 Sqft | Built in 1955
729 CAMELLIA ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,507 Sqft | Built in 1962
New
1888 MATIN CIR #162
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
San Marcos, CA 92069
1,750 Sqft | Built in 1992
New
1689 MADRONE GLN
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,485 Sqft | Built in 1986
New
1910 KINGSTON DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,470 Sqft | Built in 1961
Hot
2233 EUCALYPTUS AVE
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Felicita
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
2,866 Sqft | Built in 1987
1051 HOWARD AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Vineyard
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
1,134 Sqft | Built in 1969
1443 GAMBLE LN
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Felicita
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
1,384 Sqft | Built in 1958
917 HAMILTON LN
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
Felicita
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92029
1,152 Sqft | Built in 1958
New
2026 PADDY PL
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent to Own Eligible
Midway
Single Family Home
Escondido, CA 92027
1,346 Sqft | Built in 1959
New
542 SHADOW HILLS DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
San Marcos, CA 92069
1,479 Sqft | Built in 1979
27933 SILO LN
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Valley Center, CA 92082
2,421 Sqft | Built in 1922
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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 2023 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 2023 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.

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