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1342 Mimosa Ct

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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 $1,445. Village Green Senior Community 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
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,445
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Escondido area is the $2.22 price per square foot Plan B1 - Townhome Model at Rowan in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $3,198. 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.
RowanPlan B1 - Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.22
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$2.40
Arroyo Escondido Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Estancia Apartments2+2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.33
Park ApartmentsDesign 2B Premier 22BR,1BA$2.21
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.29
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Escondido

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Escondido?

There are currently 401 Apartments for Rent in Central Escondido, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,445 to $9,530. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Escondido ranging from $1,650 to $3,900.

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 $1,650 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,727.

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