Cheap Homes for Rent in Descanso, CA from $1,700 (12 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 $1,475. Royal Oakdale Apartments in the Granite Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Descanso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Oaks0+1SStudio,1BA$1,475
Royal Oakdale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
The Village at Lakeside (55+ Community)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,565
La Quinta Apartment1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,625
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Descanso, CA and Nearby

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Descanso area is the $2.50 price per square foot Plan A Model at Shannon Wood Townhomes in the in the Winter Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Descanso apartment is the DATE PALM Model at Alpine Woods starting at $2,478 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Victoria 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.
Shannon Wood TownhomesPlan A3BR,2BA$2.50
Alpine WoodsDATE PALM2BR,2BA$2.50
Terre at the RanchOrchard2BR,2BA$2.18
East Windmill Villa Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.21
Terre at VintageHarvest2BR,1BA$2.54
Winter Gardens Manor9250 Winter Gardens Blvd #151BR,1BA$2.17
Terre at TrailsViaje1BR,1BA$2.54
Twin PalmsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Anniversary ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Lakeside Meadows1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Descanso

What type of rentals are currently available in Descanso?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Descanso, CA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $5,005. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Descanso ranging from $1,700 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Descanso?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Descanso ranges from $1,700 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,079.

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