Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Rock Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Madera Ridge
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$2,290 - $2,711
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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Amberwood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026
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Stoneridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge

1641 Borden RdEscondido, CA 92026
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Anden
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$3,806 - $4,414
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 16

Anden

152 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Paseo del Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paseo del Oro

428 W Mission RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Villa Serena
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena

339-340 Marcos StSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Casa Mia Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Mia Apartments

346 Pleasant WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Sora Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sora Residence

254 Richmar AveSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Whispering Oaks
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Oaks

468 N Twin Oaks Valley RdSan Marcos, CA 92069
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Eugene Eddy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eugene Eddy

150 Gosnell WaySan Marcos, CA 92069
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Mesa Rock, Escondido, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mesa Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Rock area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments priced from $1,750. Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,767. Here are the most affordable Mesa Rock apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Hendrix Apartments - A 55+ Lifestyle CommunityS1Studio,1BA$1,767
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,895
Reidy Creek IIAlder1BR,1BA$1,975
Elan River Village11A1BR,1BA$2,095
Royal Oaks 55+ Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$2,134
CrosscreekWysteria1BR,1BA$2,200
Madera Ridge1x1C1BR,1BA$2,290
Tuscany Hills Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$2,371
Woodland Village Senior Apartments1BR - 1BA1BR,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Rock, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Rock area is the $3.18 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Whispering Oaks in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $3,501. The second greatest value Mesa Rock apartment is the Eugene Eddy 3/2 Sm. 990 sqft Model at Eugene Eddy starting at $3,195 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whispering Oaks3x23BR,2BA$3.18
Eugene EddyEugene Eddy 3/2 Sm. 990 sqft3BR,2BA$3.23
Barham VillasMulberry2BR,1BA$2.94
Hilltop Condos at Sienna HillsCortona With Garage and Uncovered Space2BR,2BA$3.10
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.68
CrosscreekWysteria1BR,1BA$3.13
Madera Ridge1x1C1BR,1BA$3.27
Elan River Village11A1BR,1BA$2.99
Reidy Creek IIAlder1BR,1BA$3.05

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Mesa Rock, Escondido, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Rock Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Rock Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Rock Apartment is $1,750 at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mesa Rock Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mesa Rock is starting from $1,850 at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mesa Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mesa Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tuscany Hills Apartments and starts from $2,976.

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