Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Canyon Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,400 (23 Rentals)

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$2,703 - $3,898
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Haven76

2412-2424 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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339 W 15th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

339 W 15th Ave

339 W 15th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Mocha
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mocha

1550-1568 S Juniper StEscondido, 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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Chai of Escondido
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chai of Escondido

1701 S Juniper StEscondido, 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 2 Beds unit found at 1214 S Escondido Blvd priced from $1,825. Chestnut Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable East Canyon apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1214 S Escondido Blvd2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,825
Chestnut Villas1 Bdrm/ 1bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Elan Felicita Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$2,352
Creekside Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,420
Mocha2 bd b bath 860sqft2BR,2BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Canyon, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Canyon area is the $2.60 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs Model at Latte of Escondido in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value East Canyon apartment is the 1536 S Maple St Model at 1536 S Maple St, Unit #2 starting at $2,295 with a $2.30 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.
Latte of Escondido2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.60
1536 S Maple St, Unit #21536 S Maple St2BR,2BA$2.30
Mocha2 bd b bath 860sqft2BR,2BA$2.90
Haven76Plan A11BR,1BA$3.55
Chestnut Villas1 Bdrm/ 1bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Creekside Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.72
1214 S Escondido Blvd2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.86
Elan Felicita Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A1BR,1BA$3.76

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Canyon, Escondido, CA

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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 Chestnut Villas which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in East Canyon costs $4,995.

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 9 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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