Cheap Apartments for Rent in Descanso, CA from $1,400 (11 Rentals)

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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. Cajon Senior Villas in the Granite Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Descanso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,425
Cajon Senior VillasOne Bedroom x One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Descanso, CA and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Descanso area is the $2.62 price per square foot ASPEN Model at Alpine Woods in the in the Victoria neighborhood starting from $2,568. The second greatest value Descanso apartment is the Orchard Model at Terre at the Ranch starting at $2,295 with a $2.39 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.
Alpine WoodsASPEN2BR,2BA$2.62
Terre at the RanchOrchard2BR,2BA$2.39
East Windmill Villa Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.21
Alpine Family Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Stone RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
ReNew AlpineSycamore2BR,1BA$2.57
Terre at VintageHarvest2BR,1BA$2.17
Terre at LakesideCanyon2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
Terre at TrailsViaje1BR,1BA$2.48

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Getting Around Descanso, CA

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

7 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,500 at Cajon Senior Villas.

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 $1,847 at Terre at Vintage.

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