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315 Royal Gln, Unit 504

315 Royal Gln
EscondidoCA92025
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$2,100

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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 The Quince Street Senior Apartments in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood priced from $1,373. Villa Escondido in the East Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,378. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Escondido apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quince Street Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,373
Villa EscondidoStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,378
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,393
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,562
Casa EscondidaOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escondido area is the $2.42 price per square foot Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs Model at Diamond Pointe in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Escondido apartment is the 3/2 Casita (Single Story) Model at Windsong Villas starting at $2,700 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the North Broadway 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.
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.42
Windsong Villas3/2 Casita (Single Story)3BR,2BA$2.45
Paseo Del Prado Apartments!2/2 up2BR,2BA$2.21
Summit Rose ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.43
Whispering Pines Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.22
419 W 4th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
Alta Cima Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 full1BR,1BA$2.14
339 W 15th Ave2B/1B2BR,1BA$2.23
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
The Quince Street Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Escondido

What type of rentals are currently available in Escondido?

There are currently 511 Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $12,909. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Escondido ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,866.

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 $2,200 to $12,909, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,125.

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