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

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Vermont Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vermont Villas

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

540 S Broadway

540 S BroadwayEscondido, 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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Bernardo Hills
Studio Apartments

Bernardo Hills

440 W Citracado PkyEscondido, 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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418 W 10th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

418 W 10th Ave

418 W 10th 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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Econdido Cottages
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Econdido Cottages

1111-1115 S Escondido BlvdEscondido, 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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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
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 2 Beds unit found at Elan Felicita Creek priced from $2,410. 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 Creek22A2BR,2BA$2,410
Creekside Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,415
Latte of Escondido2 Bed 2 Bath-Upstairs2BR,2BA$2,595
Mocha2 bd b bath 860sqft2BR,2BA$2,595
Prickly Pear1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 122BR,1BA$2,595
Sunset Drive Apartments2 Bed/2 Ba2BR,2BA$2,609
Haven 76Plan A31BR,1BA$2,695
Chai of Escondido2 Bed 2 Bath with Patio and Yard2BR,2BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Canyon, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Canyon area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Downstairs Corner Unit Type Model at Latte of Escondido in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $3,295. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latte of Escondido3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Downstairs Corner Unit Type3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Sunset Drive Apartments2 Bed/2 Ba2BR,2BA$2.61
Chai of Escondido2 Bed 2 Bath with patio2BR,2BA$3.22
MochaADU - Two Bed/Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
Prickly Pear1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 122BR,1BA$3.14
Elan Felicita Creek21A2BR,1BA$2.94
Haven 76Plan A21BR,1BA$3.52
Creekside Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Canyon, Escondido, CA

Ranked #16

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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 Creekside Village Apartments which is listed at $2,415, while the average apartment in East Canyon costs $3,295.

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 4 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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