Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)

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Amberwood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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Stonewood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Villas

551 N Date StEscondido, CA 92025

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Ironwood Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ironwood Villas

214 W 13th StEscondido, CA 92025
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Hickorywood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickorywood Villas

406-408 N Hickory StEscondido, CA 92025
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Palomar Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar Manor

1015 E Ohio AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

330 N Juniper StEscondido, CA 92025
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Silverwood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverwood Villas

827 N Fig StEscondido, CA 92026
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Rosewood Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Villas

300 S Ivy StEscondido, CA 92025
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Escondido Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Escondido Villas

1136 N Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92026
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Summerwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwood Villas

560 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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830 E Washington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830 E Washington Ave

830 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Grand Center
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Center

209-227 W 3rd AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Villa Escondido
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Escondido

511 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025
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339 W 15th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

339 W 15th Ave

339 W 15th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Villa Quixote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Quixote

400-408 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Central Escondido, Escondido, CA Local Guide

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 $1,485. Summerfield Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Central Escondido apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,485
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$1,625
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,670
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,750
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,759
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795
Casa Grande ApartmentsStudio UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,820
Villa Escondido1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,860
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Valle at MissionPalm1BR,1BA$1,910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Escondido area is the $2.12 price per square foot 3/2 TH Model at Paseo del Prado in the in the The Groves at Eureka Springs neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Central Escondido apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fountain Estates Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the San Pasqual neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Escondido apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paseo del Prado3/2 TH3BR,2BA$2.12
Fountain Estates Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.97
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.33
Sunset Drive Apartments2 Bed/2 Ba2BR,2BA$2.61
Estancia Apartments2+2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.46
ParkWillow2BR,1BA$2.45
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.29
Windsong Villas2/1 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.49
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.50
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Escondido, Escondido, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Escondido. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Central Escondido Neighborhood in Escondido, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,910.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Escondido?

The cheapest apartment in Central Escondido is Vida which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Central Escondido costs $4,495.

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 27 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 $277 which is $4,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Escondido.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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