Kit Carson

Escondido, CA

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Kit Carson - Escondido, CA

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A scenic neighborhood south of Downtown Escondido

Scenic Suburban Mountain Views Convenient Peaceful

Located about three miles southeast of Downtown Escondido, Kit Carson is home to one of the largest parks in the San Diego area. More than just a natural habitat, the 285-acre Kit Carson Park serves as the main gathering place for residents who want to spend time outdoors or catch an event in its spacious amphitheater.

Rentals are largely clustered on the northern end of Kit Carson, especially near Escondido Boulevard. Westfield North County lies just south of Kit Carson Park, offering the community a broad range of shopping and dining opportunities close to home. Several wineries and vineyards are situated just south of the neighborhood, while the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is just a few miles east. Interstate 15 forms Kit Carson’s western border, connecting the community to Downtown Escondido, San Diego, and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kit Carson is $2,220 for one bedroom, $2,581 for two bedrooms, and $3,196 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kit Carson has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 623 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,220/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 838 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,581/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,044 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,196/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kit Carson Park
  • Santa Margarita Preserve
  • Queen Califia's Magical Circle
  • Felicita County Park
  • Del Dios Preserve

Military Bases

Airports

  • San Diego International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.