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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Escondido, CA

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Apartments Under $700

  • an aerial view of an apartment complex with a swimming pool
    63
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    1730 Elfin Forest Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $625+
    2 BEDS $1,585+
    3 BEDS $775+

Apartments Under $900

  • a large swimming pool in front of some apartments
    42
    Today

    523 Rush Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $898
    3 BEDS $1,416

Apartments Under $1,300

  • an empty pool with apartments in the background
    30
    Today

    16507 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92127
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,254
    2 BEDS $1,813
    3 BEDS $1,600

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a playground in a neighborhood with houses
    48
    Today

    1020 Stephanie Court, San Marcos, CA 92078
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,335
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,600

  • A blue building with a sign that says "BLUXEN" on it.
    Today

    365 W 2Nd Ave. Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025
    STUDIO $1,528
  • an open living room with a couch and a dining room table
    68
    Today

    439 W El Norte Parkway, Ste 102, Escondido, CA 92026
    STUDIO $1,687+
    1 BED $1,846+
    2 BEDS $1,980+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a tv on the wall
    164
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    660 North Quince Street, Escondido, CA 92025
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,767
  • an open living room and kitchen with a dining table and chairs
    50
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    1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
    1 BED $1,794+
    2 BEDS $1,973+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a tiled backsplash.
    26
    Today

    12730 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    STUDIO $1,865
    1 BED $2,010+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    51
    Today

    1280 North Citrus Ave., Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED $2,000+
    2 BEDS $2,395+
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  • Living room with couch and table at Portola, Carlsbad
    64
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    2600 Gage Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    1 BED $2,129
    2 BEDS $2,384
  • a living room with a white table and a fireplace
    9
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    911 Taylor Street, Vista, CA 92084
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,336+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a white fridge.
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    10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego, CA 92129
    2 BEDS $2,370+
    3 BEDS $2,945+
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Getting around in Escondido, CA

72 /100
Very Walkable
35 /100
Some Transit
69 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 72, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 69

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,692 and $2,503.

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

There are 20 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Escondido, CA were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

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

The average Escondido, CA cheap apartment size is 600 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.

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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 46 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 $2,270 per month so any rental south of $1,816 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Escondido, CA rents go as low as $520/mo.

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