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Escondido, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Escondido Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Escondido, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vida in the East Valley neighborhood priced from $1,601. 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,618. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Escondido apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,601
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$1,618
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$1,625
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,720
Casa Grande ApartmentsStudio UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Escondido area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fountain Estates Apartments in the in the San Pasqual neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Escondido apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs Model at Diamond Pointe starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 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.
Fountain Estates Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.97
Diamond PointeThree Bed Two Bath Home - Upstairs3BR,2BA$2.33
ParkSycamore2BR,2BA$2.45
Sunset Drive Apartments2 Bed/2 Ba2BR,2BA$2.61
The WillowsPlan A2BR,2BA$2.27
Estancia Apartments2+2 Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.51
Country Club VillasPlan Two2BR,2BA$2.42
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.50
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$2.40

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Escondido, CA

Ranked #116

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Escondido

What type of rentals are currently available in Escondido?

There are currently 500 Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,583 to $19,500. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Escondido ranging from $1,200 to $17,000.

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 $1,200 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,513.

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