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

Solana at Grand

525-27 S Juniper St

Parkway Village

Valle at Park

Heritage at Canyon Pointe Apartments

Alta Cima

Pacifica Palms Apartments
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 |
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East Valley Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $1,696 | $1,860 |
East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $1,594 | $3,685 |
East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,856 | $4,550 |
East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,156 | $2,795 | $4,835 |
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There are currently 23 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 Villa Escondido priced from $1,550. Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villa Escondido | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Vida | Dahlia | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Summerfield Villas | Junior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco... | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Woodlake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,759 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $2.12 price per square foot 3/2 TH Model at Paseo del Prado in the in the The Groves at Eureka Springs neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fountain Estates Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $1.89 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. |
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Paseo del Prado | 3/2 TH | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Fountain Estates Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
La Posada Apartments | Single level type 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.37 |
Sunset Drive Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
The Willows | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Estancia Apartments | Newly Renovated 2+2 w/ Backyard and Patio! | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
Midway Gardens Apartments | Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
Park | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
1202 Pearl | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Alta Cima | Villager | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Valley, Escondido, CA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Valley?
The cheapest apartment in East Valley is Villa Escondido which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $4,495.
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 1 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 $134 which is $4,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.
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