Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Canyon Crest Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake

2240 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
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1829-1873 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Canyon Crest, Escondido, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Canyon Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Canyon Crest area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valle at Park priced from $1,676. Birchmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Canyon Crest apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valle at ParkNatura1BR,1BA$1,676
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,699
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canyon Crest, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canyon Crest area is the $2.32 price per square foot City Lights Model at Heritage at Canyon Pointe Apartments in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Canyon Crest apartment is the 2x2 Large Model at Fountain Estates Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the San Pasqual neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canyon Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage at Canyon Pointe ApartmentsCity Lights3BR,2.5BA$2.32
Fountain Estates Apartments2x2 Large2BR,2BA$1.93
Oak Hill Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.79
The Cove at Bear Valley2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
La Posada Apartments1630 #A2BR,1.5BA$2.63
Citrus Court Apartments3/2 Down3BR,2BA$2.63
The WillowsPlan A2BR,2BA$2.46
1202 Pearl2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.22
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.40
Teton Pines Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Canyon Crest, Escondido, and the greater San Diego area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canyon Crest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Canyon Crest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Canyon Crest is under $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canyon Crest?

The cheapest apartment in Canyon Crest is Valle at Park which is listed at $1,676, while the average apartment in Canyon Crest costs $2,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canyon Crest?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Canyon Crest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Canyon Crest?

Cheap apartments in Canyon Crest have an average cost of $133 which is $2,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Canyon Crest.

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