Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Rock Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $1,000 (3 Rentals)

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Amberwood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Villas

1404 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026

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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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Mesa Rock, Escondido, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Rock, CA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Rock area is the $2.76 price per square foot 3 Model at Anden in the in the Vallecitos Ridge neighborhood starting from $4,101. The second greatest value Mesa Rock apartment is the Two Bedroom 55+ Community Model at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community starting at $2,900 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Vallecitos Ridge 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.
Anden33BR,3BA$2.76
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ CommunityTwo Bedroom 55+ Community2BR,2BA$2.68
Windsong Villas3/2 up3BR,2BA$2.34
Whispering Oaks2x22BR,2BA$2.85
Elan Riverwalk22A2BR,2BA$2.63
Country Club GardensTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.49
Country Club VillasPlan One1BR,1BA$2.47
Forest GlenAvocado1BR,1BA$3.23
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Elan River Village11A1BR,1BA$2.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa Rock, Escondido, CA

Ranked #6

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Rock Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Rock?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa Rock is 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Mesa Rock costs $3,061.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa Rock?

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 5 regular apartments in Mesa Rock that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mesa Rock?

Cheap apartments in Mesa Rock have an average cost of $154 which is $2,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Rock.

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