
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Canyon Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,400 (9 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 Studio Apartments | $1,790 | $1,759 | $1,945 |
East Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $1,895 | $3,685 |
East Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $1,895 | $4,700 |
East Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,631 | $3,011 | $5,099 |
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There are currently 9 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 Studio unit found at Solana at Grand priced from $1,759. Casa Escondida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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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Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,759 |
Casa Escondida | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
339 W 15th Ave | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Canyon, CA
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Canyon area is the $3.15 price per square foot 3 bd 2 bath 1,077sqft Model at Mocha in the in the San Pasqual neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value East Canyon apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath-Upstairs Model at Latte of Escondido starting at $2,695 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the San Pasqual 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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Mocha | 3 bd 2 bath 1,077sqft | 3BR,2BA | $3.15 |
Latte of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath-Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
Creekside Village Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
City Plaza Apartments | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
Chai of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath with patio | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
1775 S Maple St, Unit #B | 1775 S Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
339 W 15th Ave | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Alta Cima Apartment Homes *$1000 Off* | Villager | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Summit Apartments | CREST | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Casa Escondida | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Canyon, Escondido, CA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Escondido, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Canyon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Canyon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Canyon is under $2,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Canyon?
The cheapest apartment in East Canyon is Casa Escondida which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in East Canyon costs $4,795.
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 3 regular apartments in East Canyon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Canyon?
Cheap apartments in East Canyon have an average cost of $263 which is $4,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Canyon.
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