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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28205 Oak Perch Ct

Valley CenterCA92082
property at 520 Sandalwood Pl

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 Sandalwood Pl, Unit sandalwood place

520 Sandalwood Pl
EscondidoCA92027

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property at 20112 Date Ln

$1,999

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20112 Date Ln

EscondidoCA92029

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Cheapest Available Escondido Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Escondido, CA is a Studio unit found at Vida in the East Valley neighborhood priced from $1,535. 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,572. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Escondido apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,535
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,572
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
Summerfield Villas1/1 A1BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escondido area is the $2.22 price per square foot Plan B1 - Townhome Model at Rowan in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $3,198. The second greatest value Escondido apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs Model at Diamond Pointe starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Escondido apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RowanPlan B1 - Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.42
Park ApartmentsDesign 3A Premier3BR,2BA$2.46
Fountain Estates Apartments2x2 Large2BR,2BA$2.14
Alta CimaTownsman2BR,2BA$2.41
1536 S Maple St, Unit #21536 S Maple St2BR,2BA$2.30
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43
Martin Manor Apt2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.49
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Escondido

What type of rentals are currently available in Escondido?

There are currently 512 Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,535 to $12,909. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Escondido ranging from $895 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Escondido?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Escondido ranges from $895 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,391.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Escondido?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Escondido range from $2,541 to $12,909, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,534.

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