Cheap Apartments for Rent in Valley Center, CA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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Woodlake
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlake

2240 Bear Valley PkyEscondido, CA 92027
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Villa Quixote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Quixote

400-408 E Mission AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Valley Center, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Valley Center, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

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$3,000$3,0001

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 Vida in the East Valley neighborhood priced from $1,530. 1202 Pearl in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,588. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Valley Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VidaDahlia1BR,1BA$1,530
1202 Pearl1 BED 1 BATH A1BR,1BA$1,588
Village Green Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
BirchmontThe Heritage1BR,1BA$1,699
Pacifica Palms ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,795

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

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Center area is the $2.54 price per square foot 3+2 Model at Estancia Apartments in the in the The Groves at Eureka Springs neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Valley Center apartment is the Citrus Model at Forest Glen starting at $3,320 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the North Broadway 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.
Estancia Apartments3+23BR,2BA$2.54
Forest GlenCitrus3BR,2BA$2.77
850 E. Washington Ave2/22BR,2BA$2.10
The WillowsPlan A2BR,2BA$2.46
Country Club VillasPlan Two2BR,2BA$2.42
ParkWillow2BR,1BA$2.25
55+ Senior Living at Quail Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.09
Plaza Verde1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Alta Cima Apartment HomesSmall One Bedroom1BR,2BA$2.67
Country Club GardensOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2.83

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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 $1,645.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Center Apartment is $1,530 at Vida.

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 $1,815 at 1202 Pearl.

What is the most affordable Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Valley Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Citrus Court Apartments and starts from $2,895.

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