Cheap Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA from $1,400 (49 Rentals)

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1202 Pearl
$1,611 - $2,300
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1202 Pearl

1202 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98406
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Solana at Grand
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$1,765 - $2,483
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Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Madera Ridge
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$2,205 - $2,740
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Madera Ridge

1051 W El Norte PkyEscondido, CA 92026
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Villa Quixote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Quixote

400-408 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Pacifica Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Palms Apartments

1829-1873 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Woodlake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake

2240 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027

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Savenna Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savenna Apartments

902 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Windsong Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsong Villas

1202-1214 N BroadwayEscondido, CA 92026

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La Posada Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Posada Apartments

1600 Riva LnEscondido, CA 92027
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Valley Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Valley Center, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Valley Center Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Daley Ranch$2,499$1,75012

Cheapest Available Valley Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Valley Center, CA is a Studio unit found at Vida in the East Valley neighborhood priced from $1,440. 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,611. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,440
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,611
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,699
Summerfield Villas1/1 A1BR,1BA$1,699
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,765
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795
Alta Cima1 Bedroom, 1 full1BR,1BA$1,900
Parkway Village1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA and Nearby

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.46 price per square foot Design 3A Premier Model at Park Apartments in the in the East Valley neighborhood starting from $2,827. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cove at Bear Valley starting at $2,695 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the The Groves at Eureka Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park ApartmentsDesign 3A Premier3BR,2BA$2.46
The Cove at Bear Valley2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
Fountain Estates2x2 Large2BR,2BA$2.14
Alta Cima2 Bedrooms, 2 full2BR,2BA$2.59
Plaza Verde2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.70
Valle at MissionArbor2BR,1BA$2.70
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.73
Elan River Village11A1BR,1BA$2.92
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Valley Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Valley Center is at Vida listed at $1,440.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Center Apartment is $1,546 at Vida.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Valley Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Valley Center is starting from $1,731 at 1202 Pearl.

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