Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Escondido Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Vida priced from $1,567. Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,717. Here are the most affordable Central Escondido apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,567
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA11BR,1BA$1,717
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Escondido area is the $2.33 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 $2,800. The second greatest value Central Escondido apartment is the Estate Model at Valle at Escondido starting at $2,731 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the North Broadway 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$2.33
Valle at EscondidoEstate2BR,1.5BA$2.35
ParkCypress3BR,2BA$2.43
Sunset Drive ApartmentsUnit J-Two Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Estancia Apartments2+2 Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.51
Casa Grande Apartments1-Bedroom Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.35
Alta Cima Apartment Homes *$1000 Off*Villager1BR,1BA$2.52
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Hadley Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityA11BR,1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Escondido

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Escondido?

There are currently 395 Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,547 to $4,809. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Escondido ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,837.

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