Cheap Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA from $1,500 (15 Rentals)

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27744 Heritage Ln, Unit Upstairs 1

27744 Heritage Ln
Valley CenterCA92082

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1202 Pearl
$1,610 - $2,129
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$1,579 - $2,098
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Solana at Grand

1501 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Woodlake
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake

2240 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, 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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Valley Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/11/2026

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$2,225$1,75017

Cheapest Available Valley Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Valley Center, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vida in the East Valley neighborhood priced from $1,544. Village Green Senior Community in the North Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,544
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$1,617
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,699
WoodlakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,708

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

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.34 price per square foot 3/2 up Model at Windsong Villas in the in the North Broadway neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Arroyo Escondido Apartments starting at $1,989 with a $2.05 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.
Windsong Villas3/2 up3BR,2BA$2.34
Arroyo Escondido Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Estancia Apartments2+2 Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.38
Midway Gardens ApartmentsUpstairs2BR,2BA$2.62
Park2x1A2BR,1BA$2.30
Country Club VillasPlan One1BR,1BA$2.47
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.40
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$2.40
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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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 $1,545.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Center Apartment is $1,544 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 $1,802 at Vida.

What is the most affordable Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsong Villas and starts from $2,499.

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