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

411 Idaho Ave

443 W 7th Ave

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1536 S Maple St, Unit #2

Elan Felicita Creek

Creekside Village Apartments
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Latte of Escondido

City Plaza Apartments

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Haven76

The Community of Homes at Juniper

2918 Anaheim St

Ironwood Villas

407 Idaho Ave
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1214 S Escondido Blvd

339 W 15th Ave

Plaza Felicita Apartments

Mocha

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Prickly Pear

1320-1330 S Juniper St
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Chai of Escondido

418.5 W 8th Ave
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,795 | $2,703 |
| East Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $2,250 | $3,278 |
| East Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $3,095 | $3,898 |
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There are currently 23 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1214 S Escondido Blvd | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,825 |
| Chestnut Villas | 1 Bdrm/ 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Elan Felicita Creek | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2,352 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,420 |
| Mocha | 2 bd b bath 860sqft | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latte of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| 1536 S Maple St, Unit #2 | 1536 S Maple St | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Mocha | 2 bd b bath 860sqft | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Haven76 | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Chestnut Villas | 1 Bdrm/ 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| 1214 S Escondido Blvd | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Elan Felicita Creek | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Canyon, Escondido, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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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