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Escondido is the primary industrial market of inland North County San Diego, with a mix of multitenant warehouse, manufacturing, and agriculture-adjacent industrial space. It serves the inland North County population and businesses that need I-15 access at rents below the coastal submarkets.

Interstate 15 provides direct access south to Miramar and the city core and north toward Riverside County. State Route 78 connects west to the coastal North County cities of Vista, San Marcos, and Carlsbad.

Zoning: Industrial and limited-industrial zoning supporting warehousing, manufacturing, and light-industrial uses.

Industrial & Warehouse Space in Escondido

Escondido offers a diverse range of industrial real estate for lease, including warehouse space, distribution centers, light manufacturing facilities, and flex space. With 16 active listings and an average building size of 2,987 square feet, Escondido accommodates tenants from small businesses needing 1,000-5,000 SF of shop space to regional distributors requiring 50,000+ SF warehouses.

Current lease rates in Escondido average $1.63/SF/YR, though rates vary significantly based on building type, location, ceiling height, loading configuration, and tenant improvements. Small multi-tenant units typically command higher per-SF rates, while large single-user distribution buildings offer lower per-SF pricing. Tenants should also budget for NNN (triple net) expenses, which in the San Diego market typically add $0.50-$2.00/SF/YR to the base rate.

Whether you're looking for a small warehouse for lease in Escondido for a trades business, a cross-dock distribution facility for e-commerce fulfillment, or a manufacturing space with three-phase power and heavy floor loads, our listings cover the full spectrum of industrial properties available in this submarket. Use our contact form to get a curated short list of matching properties — free, with no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions — Escondido Industrial Space

How much does it cost to lease industrial space in Escondido?

Industrial lease rates in Escondido currently average $1.63/SF/YR on a triple-net (NNN) basis. For a 5,000 SF space at that rate, you'd pay approximately $679/month in base rent, plus NNN expenses. Smaller units (1,000-2,500 SF) often have higher per-SF rates but lower total monthly costs.

What types of industrial properties are available in Escondido?

Available industrial properties in Escondido include warehouses, distribution centers, light manufacturing buildings, flex space (office/warehouse combinations), and shop space. Building sizes range from approximately 2,987 SF on the smaller end to much larger facilities for single-tenant distribution users.

What should I look for when leasing warehouse space in Escondido?

Key considerations include ceiling clearance (14' minimum for rack storage, 24'+ for high-bay), loading configuration (dock-high doors vs. grade-level), power capacity (three-phase for manufacturing), zoning (M-1 or M-2 in most San Diego industrial areas), parking ratio, and yard space for trucks. See our tenant guides for a detailed checklist.

How do I find available warehouse space in Escondido?

Browse our 16 active Escondido listings above, or contact us with your requirements (square footage, timeline, use case) and we'll send you a curated short list of matching properties — including off-market opportunities not listed publicly. This service is free.

16 Active Listings
$1.63/SF/YR Average Rate
0.0M Total SqFt Available
2,987 Avg SqFt

Available Listings in Escondido

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224 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA  92025, Escondido

224 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Escondido, CA 92025

Size 6,500 - 7,000
Rate $2.20/SF/YR

529 W 4th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA

Escondido, California

Size 6,250
Rate Contact for pricing
148-152 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA  92025, Escondido

148-152 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Escondido, CA 92025

Size 5,760
Rate Contact for pricing
450 State Place, Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

450 State Place, Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 3,986
Rate $1.40/SF/YR
1991 Don Lee Pl, Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

1991 Don Lee Pl, Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 3,457
Rate Contact for pricing
410 S Quince St, Escondido, CA 92025, USA, Escondido

410 S Quince St, Escondido, CA 92025, USA

Escondido, California

Size 3,324
Rate Contact for pricing
1277 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

1277 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 3,097
Rate $1.51/SF/YR
1265 Simpson Way , Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

1265 Simpson Way , Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 3,017
Rate $1.56/SF/YR
136-140 W 3rd Ave., Escondido, CA  92025, Escondido

136-140 W 3rd Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Escondido, CA 92025

Size 2,789
Rate $3.00/SF/YR
1310-1344 Industrial Ave, Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

1310-1344 Industrial Ave, Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 2,509 - 2,512
Rate $1.60/SF/YR
1145 Industrial Ave, Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

1145 Industrial Ave, Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 2,230
Rate $1.35/SF/YR
201 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA  92025, Escondido

201 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Escondido, CA 92025

Size 2,000
Rate $1.25/SF/YR
300-398 State Pl, Escondido, CA  92029-1358, Escondido

300-398 State Pl, Escondido, CA 92029-1358

Escondido, CA 92029-1358

Size 1,205 - 2,410
Rate $1.30/SF/YR
1201-1291 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA  92029-1403, Escondido

1201-1291 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA 92029-1403

Escondido, CA 92029-1403

Size 1,100 - 3,865
Rate $1.55/SF/YR
210 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA  92025, Escondido

210 S Juniper St, Escondido, CA 92025

Escondido, CA 92025

Size 571 - 2,284
Rate $1.60/SF/YR
1130-1140 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA  92029, Escondido

1130-1140 Simpson Way, Escondido, CA 92029

Escondido, CA 92029

Size 1 - 16,420
Rate $1.20/SF/YR

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