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Valley Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

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$2,120$1,75018

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 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood priced from $1,552. Vida in the East Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,601. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$1,552
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,601
Summerfield VillasJunior Unit with Modern Updates in Central Esco...1BR,1BA$1,625
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,665
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,750

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

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.61 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at 938 N. Fig in the in the North Broadway neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Fountain Estates Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $1.97 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.
938 N. Fig3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.61
Fountain Estates Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.97
The WillowsPlan A2BR,2BA$2.53
Estancia Apartments2+2 Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.51
Country Club VillasPlan Two2BR,2BA$2.42
ParkWillow2BR,1BA$2.51
Windsong Villas2/1 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.61
Alta CimaVillager1BR,1BA$2.50
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH B1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Valley Center?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,552 to $4,550. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Valley Center ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Valley Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Valley Center ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,364.

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