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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

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  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,210
    1 bd $1,800
    Base rent
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    421 North Citrus Avenue

    421 North Citrus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
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  • Apartments Under $1,800

  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,650+
    2 bd $2,400+
    Base rent
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    Altura Villas - 55+ Senior Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,694
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1550 Encino Drive

    1550 Encino Drive, Escondido, CA 92025
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  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,699+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Village Grove Apartments

    4.5 (7)
    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,734+
    2 bd $2,051+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Vida

    3.5 (1)
    1070-90 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $2,000

  • New Units Available 12 units available
    Studio $1,866
    1 bd $1,982
    2 bd $2,395
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Solana At Grand

    3.5 (39)
    1501 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $2,200

  • 6 units available
    1 bd $2,000+
    2 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Las Ventanas Apartments

    4.0 (10)
    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,010+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Legacy Hills At Poway 55+

    4.5 (7)
    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $2,075+
    2 bd $2,785+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Carlton Heights Villas

    4.5 (4)
    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,400

  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,230
    2 bd $2,685+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mesa Village Apartments

    4.5 (22)
    11355 Zapata Ave., San Diego, CA 92126
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New Units Available 7 units available
    1 bd $2,262
    2 bd $2,533
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Portola Senior Apartments

    4.5 (18)
    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $2,354+
    3 bd $3,637+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Canyon Rim Apartments

    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    Apply online • Patio/Balcony • Laundry Facilities
  • Only 1 unit left
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    Verified Listing

    Arvian

    4.0 (1)
    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
    Apply online
  • 5-8-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Escondido, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,694 and $2,403.

How many cheap rentals are available in Escondido, CA on RentCafe?

There are 18 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Escondido, CA were last updated on 22 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Escondido, CA?

The average Escondido, CA cheap apartment size is 573 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Escondido, CA?

Cheap apartments in Escondido, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Escondido, CA?

A cheap apartment in Escondido, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Escondido, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Escondido, CA has never been easier. We feature 48 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Escondido, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Escondido, CA? The average apartment rent in Escondido is $2,247 per month so any rental south of $1,797 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Escondido, CA rents go as low as $1,210/mo.