
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Valley area of Escondido.


Vida

Summerfield Villas

Solana at Grand

Parkway Village

Alta Cima
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1202 Pearl
East Valley, Escondido, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Studio Apartments | $1,881 | $1,595 | $2,250 |
| East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,586 | $3,685 |
| East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,755 | $1,744 | $4,550 |
| East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,019 | $2,795 | $4,835 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Valley Neighborhood of Escondido, CA.
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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 1202 Pearl priced from $1,570. Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1202 Pearl | 1 BED 1 BATH B | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Vida | Dahlia | 1BR,1BA | $1,620 |
| Summerfield Villas | Junior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco... | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,759 |
| Pacifica Palms Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2x2 Small 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 3/2 upstairs Model at Arezzo starting at $2,895 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the San Pasqual neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Estates Apartments | 2x2 Small | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Arezzo | 3/2 upstairs | 3BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Heritage at Canyon Pointe Apartments | Canyon Peak | 3BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Citrus Court Apartments | 3/2 Down | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Latte of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Arroyo Escondido Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Park | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Alta Cima | Villager | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Birchmont | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 1202 Pearl | 1 BED 1 BATH B | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Valley is under $1,989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Valley?
The cheapest apartment in East Valley is 1202 Pearl which is listed at $1,570, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $4,285.
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 14 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 $274 which is $4,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.
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