
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
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Casa Escondida

Village Green Senior Community

729 W 9th Ave

Summerfield Villas

Summer Creek Apartments

Corona Viewpoint, LLC d/b/a Casa Grande Apartments

55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

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Solana at Grand
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Summit Rose Apartments

Valle at Mission

Alta Cima

721 S Pine St

Latte of Escondido

Amberwood Villas

Stonewood Villas

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Broadway Palms Apartments
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Rosewood Villas
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Summerwood Villas

830 E Washington Ave

Villa Quixote

Grand Center

Pacifica Palms Apartments

Thomas House Apartments

711-721 S Pine St

339 W 15th Ave
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Central Escondido, Escondido, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Escondido?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Escondido Studio Apartments | $1,845 | $1,543 | $1,896 |
| Central Escondido 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,569 | $3,727 |
| Central Escondido 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $1,600 | $4,342 |
| Central Escondido 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $2,499 | $9,561 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central Escondido Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Escondido area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Vida priced from $1,543. Casa Escondida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Central Escondido apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vida | Sage | Studio,1BA | $1,543 |
| Casa Escondida | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Village Green Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Summerfield Villas | Junior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco... | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| Summit Rose Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,776 |
| Pacifica Palms Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Valle at Mission | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
| Alta Cima | Highlander | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Escondido 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 Central Escondido apartment is the 3+2.5 Duplex Townhouse w/ Backyard Model at Estancia Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the East Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Escondido apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage at Canyon Pointe Apartments | City Lights | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.32 |
| Estancia Apartments | 3+2.5 Duplex Townhouse w/ Backyard | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.05 |
| Diamond Pointe | Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| City Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- ADA Approved | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Windsong Villas | 3/2 up | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Arroyo Escondido Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Park | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Summit Rose Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Corona Viewpoint, LLC d/b/a Casa Grande Apartments | 1-Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Alta Cima | Villager | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Escondido Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Escondido?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Escondido is under $1,890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Escondido?
The cheapest apartment in Central Escondido is Vida which is listed at $1,569, while the average apartment in Central Escondido costs $4,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Escondido?
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 13 regular apartments in Central Escondido 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 Central Escondido?
Cheap apartments in Central Escondido have an average cost of $281 which is $3,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Escondido.
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