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

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Haven76
$2,703 - $3,278
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Haven76

2412-2424 S Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92025
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Vermont Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vermont Villas

450 W Vermont AveEscondido, CA 92025
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540 S Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 S Broadway

540 S BroadwayEscondido, CA 92025
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363-373 Idaho Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

363-373 Idaho Ave

363-373 Idaho AveEscondido, CA 92025

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Bernardo Hills
Studio Apartments

Bernardo Hills

440 W Citracado PkyEscondido, CA 92025
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316-330 W 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

316-330 W 7th Ave

316-330 W 7th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Glenayre Cottages
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayre Cottages

120 W Vermont AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Brookhaven
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Brookhaven

340-342 W 15th AveEscondido, CA 92025

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111 E 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

111 E 5th Ave

111 E 5th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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418 W 10th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

418 W 10th Ave

418 W 10th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Latte of Escondido
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latte of Escondido

1580 S Juniper StEscondido, CA 92025
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Chai of Escondido
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chai of Escondido

1701 S Juniper StEscondido, CA 92025
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Via Roble Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Via Roble Apartments

1553-1557 S Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92025
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Econdido Cottages
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Econdido Cottages

1111-1115 S Escondido BlvdEscondido, CA 92025
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Ironwood Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ironwood Villas

214 W 13th StEscondido, CA 92025
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Maplewood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Villas

1351-1353 S Maple StEscondido, CA 92025
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Cedar Garden Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Garden Apartment

327 W 15th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Prickly Pear
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prickly Pear

205 W Vermont AveEscondido, CA 92025

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East Canyon, Escondido, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Canyon area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elan Felicita Creek priced from $2,150. Creekside Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,415. Here are the most affordable East Canyon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elan Felicita Creek11A1BR,1BA$2,150
Creekside Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,415
City Plaza Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2,450
Mocha - 1 and 2 Bedroom Units in Escondido2 bd b bath 860sqft2BR,2BA$2,595
Haven76Plan A21BR,1BA$2,703
Chai of Escondido2 Bed 2 Bath with patio2BR,2BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Canyon, CA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Canyon area is the $2.30 price per square foot 1536 S Maple St Model at 1536 S Maple St, Unit #2 in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value East Canyon apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at City Plaza Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1536 S Maple St, Unit #21536 S Maple St2BR,2BA$2.30
City Plaza Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.65
Chai of Escondido2 Bed 2 Bath with patio2BR,2BA$3.11
Mocha - 1 and 2 Bedroom Units in Escondido2 bd b bath 860sqft2BR,2BA$3.02
Haven76Plan A21BR,1BA$3.53
Creekside Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.72
Elan Felicita Creek11A1BR,1BA$3.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Canyon Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Canyon?

The cheapest apartment in East Canyon is Elan Felicita Creek which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in East Canyon costs $3,898.

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 12 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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