Cheap Apartments for Rent near Descanso, CA from $1,300 (49 Rentals)

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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Lakeside Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Meadows

12817-12825 Mapleview StLakeside, CA 92040
Corporate Housing
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Twin Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms Apartments

12571 Laurel StLakeside, CA 92040
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Oakdale Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Apartments

1390 Oakdale AveEl Cajon, CA 92021

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480 Jamacha Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

480 Jamacha Rd

480 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Windmill Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Senior Villas

9430 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 92040
Senior Living
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Woodside Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Apartments

12001 Woodside AveLakeside, CA 92040
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Descanso, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Descanso Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Descanso, 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 Descanso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Persimmon Terrace Senior Apartmentsupstairs1BR,1BA$1,350
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,518
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Ashwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,623
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Ranchouse Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Descanso, CA and Nearby

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Descanso area is the $2.23 price per square foot Laurel Model at Terre at Madison in the in the El Cajon neighborhood starting from $2,679. The second greatest value Descanso apartment is the Ravine Model at Terre at Canyon starting at $1,912 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Ramona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Descanso apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terre at MadisonLaurel3BR,2BA$2.23
Terre at CanyonRavine2BR,2BA$2.06
480 Jamacha RdUnit 82BR,1BA$2.30
Stone Ridge Apartments22A - Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.50
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.53
Terre at VintageHarvest2BR,1BA$2.41
Terre at TrailsViaje1BR,1BA$2.38
Ashwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Twin Palms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.46

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 Descanso Apartments

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Descanso is starting from $1,725 at Twin Palms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Descanso Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Descanso Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Family Apartments and starts from $2,107.

Expert Rental Resources

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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