
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,219 (33 Rentals)
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1050 E Washington Ave

Vida

2041 E Grand Ave, Unit 53

Summerfield Villas

622 S Kalmia St

Birchmont

Parkway Village
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Solana at Grand

Chestnut Villas

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The Cove at Bear Valley

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909 Begonia St, Unit 1

Stonewood Villas
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Ironwood Villas

Juniper Court Apartments

Hickorywood Villas

Bali Apartments

Rosewood Villas

830 E Washington Ave

636 Aster St
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Pacifica Palms Apartments

1662 S Juniper St

1214 S Escondido Blvd

Martin Manor Apt

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2861 Eastview Terrace
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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 | $1,755 | $1,371 | $2,000 |
| East Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $1,599 | $3,727 |
| East Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,895 | $4,550 |
| East Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,913 | $2,200 | $4,927 |
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There are currently 33 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 $1,371. 1202 Pearl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,599. 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 | $1,371 |
| 1202 Pearl | 1 BED 1 BATH A | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Villa Escondido | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Summerfield Villas | 1/1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Birchmont | The Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| Parkway Village | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| Pacifica Palms Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Alta Cima Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 full | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Solana at Grand | Torrey Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,938 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $2.70 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Downstairs Interior Unit Type Model at Latte of Escondido in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the Design 3A Premier 3 Model at Park Apartments starting at $3,154 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the East Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latte of Escondido | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Downstairs Interior Unit Type | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.70 |
| Park Apartments | Design 3A Premier 3 | 3BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Oak Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Alta Cima Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom, 1 full | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Estancia Apartments | 2+1 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Mocha | 2 bd b bath 860sqft | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Teton Pines Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Villa Escondido | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Summerfield Villas | 1/1 A | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Vida | Sage | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
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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 $1,938.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Valley?
The cheapest apartment in East Valley is 1202 Pearl which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in East Valley costs $2,761.
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 101 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 $1,959 which is $802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Valley.
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