Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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1050 E Washington Ave

EscondidoCA92025

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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 $1,364. 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$1,364
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA

As of August 03, 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
Alta Cima Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 2 full2BR,2BA$2.59
Valle at MissionJuniper3BR,1.5BA$2.30
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43
Martin Manor Apt2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.37
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.51
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
615 S Tulip St, Unit 615 S Tulip St Unit A615 S Tulip St1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Escondido

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Escondido?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,558. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Escondido ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Escondido?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Escondido ranges from $1,000 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,667.

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