500 North Midway Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
Contact: Rae Makihele
Rae@royalpropertymgmt.com
Hours: (M-F) 9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M.
Units: 92
Occupancy Status: This wait list for this property is full and currently closed until further notice.
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Escondido Garden Apartments

Escondido Garden Apartments

500 North Midway Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

Contact Us:

Address: 500 North Midway Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
Phone: 760-747-3670
Fax: 760-747-4127
Email: Escondido@royalpropertymgmt.com
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm (M-F), closed for lunch 12 pm – 1 pm
Total Unit Count & Property Type: 92 units / Tax Credit, HUD 202-8, Seniors Aged 62+

About

Escondido Garden Apartments offers affordable senior living in the heart of North County San Diego, providing a comfortable and welcoming residential community for adults 62 years of age and older. Located in Escondido, this professionally managed 92-unit, non-smoking community combines the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, healthcare services, and public transportation with the comfort of a quiet residential environment designed to support independent senior living. Developed through the HUD Section 236 program and sponsored by Alpha Project for the Homeless, Escondido Garden Apartments provides income-qualified seniors with safe, stable, and affordable housing within one of North County’s most established neighborhoods.

Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed one-bedroom apartment homes featuring practical everyday amenities, including refrigerators, stoves, ceiling fans, ample wardrobe and closet space, cable-ready connections, and modern smoke detectors. The community also offers a variety of on-site amenities designed to encourage comfort, convenience, and social connection, including a recreation room, computer lab with internet access, gated community entry, laundry facilities, and 24-hour on-site management and emergency maintenance services. The professionally maintained grounds and welcoming atmosphere help create a peaceful living environment where residents can enjoy both privacy and community connection.

Located near Downtown Escondido and major North County transit corridors, residents are within close proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, medical offices, shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and community services. Nearby attractions, including Kit Carson Park, the California Center for the Arts, local farmers markets, and Grand Avenue’s historic downtown district, offer opportunities for recreation, dining, arts, and entertainment year-round. Residents also benefit from convenient access to public transportation, Interstate 15, and nearby healthcare providers, including Palomar Medical Center. Combining affordable senior housing with convenient access to local amenities and services, Escondido Garden Apartments offers a connected and comfortable place to call home in North County San Diego.

Property Info:

  • Unit sizes: 1 bedroom
  • Stories: 2 stories
  • Unit count: 92 units
  • Property Type: Tax Credit, HUD 202-8, Seniors Aged 62+

Apartment Amenities

  • Cable Television Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Comfortable Senior-Friendly Floorplans
  • Modern Smoke Detectors
  • Non-Smoking Living Environment
  • Refrigerator & Stove Included
  • Spacious Wardrobe & Closet Space

Building Amenities

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • 24-Hour On-Site Management
  • Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities
  • Computer Lab with Internet Access
  • Gated Community
  • HUD-Subsidized Affordable Senior Housing
  • Landscaped Grounds & Outdoor Areas
  • Professionally Managed Senior Community

Local Area

  • California Center for the Arts, Escondido
  • Downtown Escondido & Grand Avenue
  • Escondido Public Library
  • Farmers Markets & Community Events
  • Grocery Stores & Pharmacies Nearby
  • Kit Carson Park
  • Local Restaurants & Cafés
  • Palomar Medical Center
  • Shopping Centers & Everyday Services

Access

Transportation
Transportation options available near Escondido Garden Apartments include nearby North County Transit District (NCTD) bus routes and convenient access to Interstate 15 and Highway 78. Residents also benefit from proximity to the Escondido Transit Center, which provides regional transportation connections throughout San Diego County.
Walkability
Very Walkable. Residents enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, grocery stores, and neighborhood services.
Transit
Good Transit. Access to local bus routes and regional transportation throughout North County San Diego.
Bike Access
Bikeable. Access to neighborhood bike routes, parks, and recreational pathways throughout Escondido.

Disclaimer

This property complies with Federal Fair Housing laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding reasonable accommodations. We will consider reasonable accommodation requests from applicants and residents will work diligently to ensure equal opportunity housing for individuals with disabilities.

For speech-to-speech (STS) relay services, Voice Carry Over (VCO) TTY, and Hearing Carry Over (HCO) TTY relay services, please dial 711.

Escondido Garden Apartments participates in HUD affordable senior housing programs and provides income-qualified housing for seniors 62 years of age and older. Availability and eligibility requirements apply.

Actual rents for apartments described as “affordable” are determined based upon area median income limits as published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the area in which the community is located. Rents are not calculated or determined based upon the actual income of the residents or applicants.

Actual rents may vary depending upon the HUD-published income and rent limits and the requirements of any applicable regulatory programs and agencies.

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