
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)
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475 N Midway Dr, Unit 233

Vida

Summerfield Villas

Birchmont

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Solana at Grand

622 S Kalmia St
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2373 Mountain View Dr

Alta Cima

Parkway Village

1811 E Grand Ave, Unit 158, Unit 158

Valle at Park

Arroyo Escondido Apartments

411 Idaho Ave
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Stonewood Villas

Villa Escondido

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Bali Apartments

Rosewood Villas

830 E Washington Ave

Woodlake

Pacifica Palms Apartments

339 W 15th Ave
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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 | $1,733 | $1,451 | $1,866 |
| East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,558 | $3,727 |
| East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $1,808 | $4,550 |
| East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,125 | $2,743 | $4,927 |
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There are currently 31 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 Studio unit found at Vida priced from $1,451. 1202 Pearl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,579. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vida | Sage | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| 1202 Pearl | 1 BED 1 BATH A | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| Summerfield Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Birchmont | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
| Pacifica Palms Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Parkway Village | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Valle at Park | Natura | 1BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| Arroyo Escondido Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $2.39 price per square foot Design 3A Premier Model at Park Apartments in the in the East Valley neighborhood starting from $2,743. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 2x2 Large Model at Fountain Estates Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Apartments | Design 3A Premier | 3BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Fountain Estates Apartments | 2x2 Large | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Citrus Court Apartments | 3/2 Down | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Paseo del Prado | Paseo del Prado 2 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs - Pleas... | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 1536 S Maple St, Unit #2 | 1536 S Maple St | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Arroyo Escondido Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Estancia Apartments | 2+2 Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Summit Apartments | Horizon | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Oak Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 2373 Mountain View Dr | 2373 Mountain View Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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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 Vida which is listed at $1,558, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $5,500.
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 140 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 $2,302 which is $3,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.
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