Cheap Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA from $1,200 (35 Rentals)

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1202 Pearl
$1,457 - $2,143
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1202 Pearl

1202 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98406
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Solana at Grand
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$1,726 - $2,418
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Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92027
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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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Valley Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

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$1,75013

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 $1,225. 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,457. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,225
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,457
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,699
Summerfield Villas1/1 A1BR,1BA$1,725
Solana at GrandTorrey RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,726
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795
Alta Cima Apartment Homes1 Bedroom, 1 full1BR,1BA$1,890
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,895

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

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.64 price per square foot Design 3A Premier Model at Park Apartments in the in the East Valley neighborhood starting from $3,039. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 full Model at Alta Cima Apartment Homes starting at $2,800 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the San Pasqual 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$2.64
Alta Cima Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms, 2 full2BR,2BA$2.59
Valle at MissionJuniper3BR,1.5BA$2.40
The WillowsPlan A2BR,2BA$2.62
Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.59
Estancia Apartments2+2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.33
Midway Gardens ApartmentsUpstairs2BR,2BA$2.64
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.51
VidaSageStudio ,1BA$2.58

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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 $1,225.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Center Apartment is $1,457 at 1202 Pearl.

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 $1,850 at 55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valle at Mission and starts from $2,518.

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