Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Neighborhood of Escondido, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Westwinds
Studio Apartments

Westwinds

1007 Howard AveEscondido, CA 92029
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Villa Madeira
Studio Apartments

Villa Madeira

955 Howard AveEscondido, CA 92029
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La Mores Estates
Studio Apartments

La Mores Estates

1175 La Moree RdSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Crest 850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest 850

850 Village DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Terra Cotta Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Cotta Apartments

501-523 Rush DrSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Sage Canyon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Canyon

1010 Stephanie StSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Cheapest Available West Ridge Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$2,350
Crest 8502 Bed A2BR,2BA$3,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ridge area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2 Bed A Model at Crest 850 in the in the Atherton at San Elijo Hills neighborhood starting from $3,145. The second greatest value West Ridge apartment is the Santa Clara Model at Prominence Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crest 8502 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.75
Prominence ApartmentsSanta Clara1BR,1BA$3.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ridge Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Ridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Ridge is starting from $2,898 at Prominence Apartments.

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