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Valley Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

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$4,325$2,8004

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 $1,510. Vida in the East Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,567. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,510
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,567
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,649
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,720
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

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

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.65 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at 938 N. Fig in the in the North Broadway neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the Cypress Model at Park starting at $2,879 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the East Valley 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$2.65
ParkCypress3BR,2BA$2.50
Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Estancia Apartments2+2 Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.51
Country Club VillasPlan Two2BR,2BA$2.42
Windsong Villas2/1 Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.61
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
Village Green Senior CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.63

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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 $1,567 to $4,550. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Valley Center ranging from $1,750 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 $1,750 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,485.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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