Escondido apartments for rent offer residents the opportunity to live in the "city of choice" as part of the heart of San Diego County. The Spanish to English translation of Escondido means "hidden" which is the perfect way to describe this city nestled in San Pasqual Valley 100 miles south of Los Angeles and about 30 miles northeast of San Diego. Escondido was first discovered by the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1886 the Escondido Land and Town Company began to divide the land into small farms for growing grapes and citrus fruit.
Escondido is located in the coastal mountains of Southern California, which provides beautiful scenery including avocado and citrus groves as well as a downtown area, offering those living in apartments in Escondido the perfect balance between rural and urban life.
Escondido apartments for rent offer residents the opportunity to enjoy a close knit, small community vibe with the perks of a thriving city life. The city prides itself in being one of the last cities in California that encompasses a diverse place where families and individuals of all income levels can enjoy the California lifestyle. The city has been recognized as a top place to retire as well as one of the best places to raise a family thanks to its broad range of community sponsored youth programs.
Escondido offers residents the ability to travel throughout the city and greater Escondido rural areas via the Breeze Bus lines. Some of the bus routes connect with the Coaster and Sprinter train services making it easy for residents to make long commutes on a budget.
Escondido apartments for rent are part of a wide-ranging rental market, which is why the city has one of the highest ownership rates in Northern California. For those who struggle to find affordable housing, or cannot sustain their living expenses, Escondido offers affordable housing through City Hall. Fair housing, affordable housing as well as housing assistance funding is provided through Escondido's city hall.
The average cost of living in Escondido is approximately 6.2 percent less than the California state average and 23.1 percent greater than the national average. Those living in apartments in Escondido generally pay $3.81 for a gallon of gas, $6.21 for a cup of coffee and $8.00 for pizza.
Escondido apartments are part of a thriving city that is home to various industries ranging from engineering, science, technical and manufacturing jobs to administrative, educational and accountant positions. Residents searching for job openings in healthcare, education, government and construction industries should have no problem finding work. The top five Escondido city employers include Palomar Medical Center, Escondido Union School District, City of Escondido, Escondido High School District and Bergelectric.
Escondido residents have the option to choose from a long list of local schools, including charter schools and private religious institutions. Residents have the opportunity to attend local post secondary education colleges and universities, including Palomar Community College and California State University at San Marcos.