Cheap Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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Villa Quixote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Quixote

400-408 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

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$4,675$1,7508

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 $1,604. 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,616. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaSageStudio,1BA$1,604
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,616
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,649
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,720
WoodlakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,725

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

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.43 price per square foot Cypress Model at Park in the in the East Valley neighborhood starting from $2,791. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the Plan Two Model at Country Club Villas starting at $2,325 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Jesmond Dene 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.
ParkCypress3BR,2BA$2.43
Country Club VillasPlan Two2BR,2BA$2.42
Estancia Apartments2+12BR,1BA$2.49
Alta Cima Apartment Homes *$1000 Off*Villager1BR,1BA$2.52
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.68
Elan River Village11A1BR,1BA$2.91
Teton Pines Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Summerfield VillasDeluxe 1/11BR,1BA$2.64
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.63

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Getting Around Valley Center, CA

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,604.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Center Apartment is $1,622 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 $1,720 at Village Green Senior Community.

What is the most affordable Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park and starts from $2,791.

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