Cheap Apartments for Rent near Crest, CA from $1,350 (34 Rentals)

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Crest, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crest, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,350. Vista Oaks in the El Cajon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$1,642
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Jamacha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Vista Pines1+11BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crest, CA and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crest area is the $2.24 price per square foot Laurel Model at Terre at Madison in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,689. The second greatest value Crest apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Warren Bostonia Townhomes starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Bostonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terre at MadisonLaurel3BR,2BA$2.24
Warren Bostonia TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.64
Park Verde Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.99
Villa ToscanaVilla Florentine (1BD/1BA, W&D)1BR,1BA$2.66
Mollison Garden Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.46
Oak Valley Apartments2/1 Downstairs with Back Patio2BR,1BA$2.63
Chateau Du Val Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Terre at MollisonPalm1BR,1BA$2.39
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$2.70

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crest Apartment is $1,350 at Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crest is starting from $1,875 at Park Verde Apartments.

What is the most affordable Crest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Crest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free* and starts from $2,495.

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