Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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Stonewood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Villas

551 N Date StEscondido, CA 92025
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Ironwood Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ironwood Villas

214 W 13th StEscondido, CA 92025
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Hickorywood Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickorywood Villas

406-408 N Hickory StEscondido, CA 92025
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Palomar Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar Manor

1015 E Ohio AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Rosewood Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Villas

300 S Ivy StEscondido, CA 92025
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830 E Washington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

830 E Washington Ave

830 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Woodlake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake

2240 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
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Pacifica Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Palms Apartments

1829-1873 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Villa Escondido
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Escondido

511 E Grand AveEscondido, 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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Savenna Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savenna Apartments

902 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025

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East Valley, Escondido, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vida priced from $1,518. Summerfield Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,518
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$1,625
WoodlakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,759
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2x2 Duplex Model at Fountain Estates Apartments in the in the San Pasqual neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the Canyon Peak Model at Heritage at Canyon Pointe Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Estates Apartments2x2 Duplex2BR,2BA$1.97
Heritage at Canyon Pointe ApartmentsCanyon Peak3BR,2BA$2.68
La Posada ApartmentsSingle level type 22BR,1.5BA$2.37
Latte of Escondido3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Downstairs Corner Unit Type3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Park2x1A2BR,1BA$2.44
Summit ApartmentsHorizon2BR,2BA$3.02
Elan Felicita Creek21A2BR,1BA$2.94
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.50
Birchmont2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$3.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Valley, Escondido, CA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for North San Diego. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Valley Neighborhood in Escondido, CA

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Valley is Vida which is listed at $1,518, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $4,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Valley?

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 Valley 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 Valley?

Cheap apartments in East Valley have an average cost of $103 which is $4,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.

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