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

Summerfield Villas

Summer Creek Apartments

Village Green Senior Community

55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments

Solana at Grand
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Casa Grande Apartments

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Casa Escondida

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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 |
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Central Escondido Studio Apartments | $1,743 | $1,485 | $1,860 |
Central Escondido 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,550 | $3,685 |
Central Escondido 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,720 | $4,465 |
Central Escondido 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $2,795 | $4,835 |
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There are currently 33 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 $1,485. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vida | Sage | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
Summerfield Villas | Junior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco... | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Village Green Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,750 |
Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,759 |
Pacifica Palms Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Casa Grande Apartments | Studio Upgraded | Studio,1BA | $1,820 |
Villa Escondido | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Casa Escondida | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Valle at Mission | Palm | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paseo del Prado | 3/2 TH | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Fountain Estates Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Diamond Pointe | Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Sunset Drive Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Estancia Apartments | 2+2 Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Park | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Summit Rose Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Windsong Villas | 2/1 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Alta Cima | Villager | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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