Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $700 (48 Rentals)

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1050 E Washington Ave

EscondidoCA92025

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Juniper Senior Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Senior Village

215 E Washington 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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Hickorywood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickorywood Villas

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

Bali Apartments

1015 E Ohio AveEscondido, 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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Villa Quixote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Quixote

400-408 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Woodlawn Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Apartments

330 N Juniper StEscondido, 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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Grand Center
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Center

209-227 W 3rd AveEscondido, CA 92025
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The Terraces
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Terraces

1301 Morning View DrEscondido, CA 92026
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Martin Manor Apt
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Martin Manor Apt

925 Martin DrEscondido, CA 92026
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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 The Quince Street Senior Apartments priced from $1,373. Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,414. Here are the most affordable Central Escondido apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quince Street Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,373
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,414
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Villa Escondido1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,640
Summerfield Villas1/1 A1BR,1BA$1,675
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityS1Studio,1BA$1,729
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA11BR,1BA$1,750
Casa Grande ApartmentsStudio UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,794

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Escondido area is the $2.42 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs Model at Diamond Pointe in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Central Escondido apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Balcony Model at City Plaza Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.27 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.
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.42
City Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with Balcony2BR,2BA$2.27
Windsong Villas3/2 Casita (Single Story)3BR,2BA$2.45
Alta Cima Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 2 full2BR,2BA$2.41
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43
419 W 4th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
Estancia Apartments2+1 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.49
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
The Quince Street Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.23
615 S Tulip St, Unit 615 S Tulip St Unit A615 S Tulip St1BR,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!

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 $1,794.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Escondido is The Quince Street Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,464, while the average apartment in Central Escondido costs $2,625.

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 107 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 $1,652 which is $973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Escondido.

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