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

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Solana at Grand
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$1,765 - $2,483
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92027
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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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Juniper Senior Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Senior Village

215 E Washington AveEscondido, 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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Villa Escondido
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Escondido

511 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025
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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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Villa Quixote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Quixote

400-408 E Mission 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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Pacifica Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Palms Apartments

1829-1873 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92027
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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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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 $1,543. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,543
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$1,625
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,765
Summit Rose ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,776
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795
Valle at MissionPalm1BR,1BA$1,883
Alta CimaHighlander1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage at Canyon Pointe ApartmentsCity Lights3BR,2.5BA$2.32
Estancia Apartments3+2.5 Duplex Townhouse w/ Backyard3BR,2.5BA$2.05
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.33
City Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- ADA Approved2BR,1BA$2.28
Windsong Villas3/2 up3BR,2BA$2.34
Arroyo Escondido Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.05
ParkWillow2BR,1BA$2.35
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.29
Corona Viewpoint, LLC d/b/a Casa Grande Apartments1-Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.35
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.40

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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!

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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