Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,100 (79 Rentals)

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Solana at Grand
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$1,765 - $2,483
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Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Hidden Cove
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$2,150 - $3,006
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Hidden Cove

910 Del Dios HwyEscondido, CA 92029
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$2,195 - $2,395

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767 Ball Ave

EscondidoCA92026
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Rowan
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$2,483 - $3,903
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Rowan

700 W Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025
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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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Villa Escondido
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Escondido

511 E Grand AveEscondido, 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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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 Villa Escondido priced from $1,302. Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Central Escondido apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa EscondidoStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,302
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,445
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Casa Grande ApartmentsStudio UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,700
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,765
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795
Summerfield Villas2/12BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Escondido area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2x2 Large Model at Fountain Estates Apartments in the in the San Pasqual neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Central Escondido apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs Model at Diamond Pointe starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Urbana at Citracado Village 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.
Fountain Estates Apartments2x2 Large2BR,2BA$1.93
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.42
Alta CimaTownsman2BR,2BA$2.41
Paseo del PradoPaseo del Prado 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs - Pleas...2BR,1BA$2.13
1536 S Maple St, Unit #21536 S Maple St2BR,2BA$2.50
Arroyo Escondido Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Estancia Apartments2+2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.33
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$2.25

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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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Escondido is Vida which is listed at $1,445, while the average apartment in Central Escondido costs $4,107.

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 177 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 $2,060 which is $2,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Escondido.

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