
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kit Carson Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,800 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kit Carson area of Escondido.


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Haven76

Elan Felicita Creek

Latte of Escondido

Eucalyptus View Apartments

Vermont Villas

1942-1944 S Broadway

1251-1253 S Tulip St
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Brookhaven

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Kit Carson, Escondido, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kit Carson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Studio Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Kit Carson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $2,150 | $2,703 |
| Kit Carson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $2,295 | $3,278 |
| Kit Carson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,436 | $3,095 | $3,898 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kit Carson Neighborhood of Escondido, CA.
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Cheapest Available Kit Carson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kit Carson area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elan Felicita Creek priced from $2,150. Creekside Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,415. Here are the most affordable Kit Carson apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Felicita Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,415 |
| Latte of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2,595 |
| Haven76 | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,703 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kit Carson, CA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kit Carson area is the $2.60 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs Model at Latte of Escondido in the in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Kit Carson apartment is the 1536 S Maple St Model at 1536 S Maple St, Unit #2 starting at $2,295 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Urbana at Citracado Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kit Carson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latte of Escondido | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| 1536 S Maple St, Unit #2 | 1536 S Maple St | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Haven76 | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Creekside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Elan Felicita Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kit Carson Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kit Carson?
The cheapest apartment in Kit Carson is Elan Felicita Creek which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Kit Carson costs $5,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kit Carson?
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 9 regular apartments in Kit Carson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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