
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Canyon Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,400 (36 Rentals)
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East Canyon, Escondido, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Canyon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $2,195 | $2,695 |
East Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $2,490 | $3,270 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Canyon Neighborhood of Escondido, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Canyon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Canyon area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Creekside Village Apartments priced from $2,490. Elan Felicita Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,540. Here are the most affordable East Canyon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Creekside Village Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,490 |
Elan Felicita Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2,540 |
Sunset Drive Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2,609 |
Haven 76 | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Chai of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath with Patio and Yard | 2BR,2BA | $2,695 |
Latte of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath-Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,750 |
The Community of Homes at Juniper | 2 bed,2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Canyon, CA
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Canyon area is the $2.84 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Upstairs Corner Unit Type Model at Latte of Escondido in the in the San Pasqual neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value East Canyon apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Ba Model at Sunset Drive Apartments starting at $2,609 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Latte of Escondido | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Upstairs Corner Unit Type | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.84 |
Sunset Drive Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Creekside Village Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath REMODELED | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Chai of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath with Patio and Yard | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
Elan Felicita Creek | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
Haven 76 | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
The Community of Homes at Juniper | 2 bed,2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Canyon, Escondido, CA
Ranked #17
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Canyon Neighborhood in Escondido, CA
Walk Score®
19 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 East Canyon Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Canyon?
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 1 regular apartments in East Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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