Cheap Apartments for Rent in Descanso, CA from $1,400 (52 Rentals)

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Cajon Senior Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon AveEl Cajon, CA 92021
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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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$2,045 - $2,395

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2157 Arnold Way

AlpineCA91901
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Windmill Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windmill Senior Villas

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

Woodside Apartments

12001 Woodside AveLakeside, CA 92040
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Sundance Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Apartments

9648-9662 Marilla DrLakeside, CA 92040
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Broadway Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Estates

1477 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 92021

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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 Studio unit found at Vista Oaks in the Granite Hills neighborhood priced from $1,425. Alpine Family Apartments in the Victoria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,518. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Descanso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Alpine Family Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,518
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Vista Pines0+1 DownstairsStudio,1BA$1,545
Ashwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,630
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
El Capitan ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,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 June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Descanso area is the $2.66 price per square foot 3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs... Model at Shannonwoods Townhomes! in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Descanso apartment is the Orchard Model at Terre at the Ranch starting at $1,957 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Outlying Poway Santee 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.
Shannonwoods Townhomes!3/2 B (2 BD/1 BA Upstairs, 1 BD/1 BA Downstairs...3BR,2BA$2.66
Terre at the RanchOrchard2BR,2BA$2.04
East Windmill Villa Apartments2/2 w/ Garage2BR,2BA$2.21
Stone RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
Terre at VintageHarvest2BR,1BA$2.43
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.67
Terre at TrailsViaje1BR,1BA$2.42
Anniversary Apartments *First Month Free*One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Twin Palms ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.62

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Descanso?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Descanso is at Vista Oaks listed at $1,425.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Descanso Apartment is $1,518 at Alpine Family 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 $1,679 at Twin Palms Apartments.

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