Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

789 Rentals

1 BED

$1,822+

2 BEDS

$2,103+

3 BEDS

$2,979+

Terre at Madison

1241 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 493-3977
Discounts

Discounts

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1 BED

$1,825+

2 BEDS

$2,225+

Majestic Apartments - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED

505 W Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 332-3082
1 BED

$1,825+

2 BEDS

$2,195+

Anniversary Apartments

377 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 776-3137
1 BED

$1,830

Terre at E Park

311 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 639-0973
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

297 S Mollison Ave

297 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS

$1,850

Spacious Remodeled Apartments With parking...

962 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$1,869+

2 BEDS

$2,029+

Terre at Graves

1525 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 332-1036
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1 BED

$1,880+

2 BEDS

$2,404+

The Madison

1360 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 415-8878
1 BED

$1,881

Terre at 1037

1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (858) 585-9861
2 BEDS

$1,895

Mollison Villas

758 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 768-2148
1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,295+

The Bend on Ballantyne

294 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (858) 585-9486
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Oakdale Apartments

1390 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,900

530 Graves Ave

530 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (551) 271-4195
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1 BED

$1,926+

2 BEDS

$2,272+

The Timbers Apartments

1110 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 404-4825
2 BEDS

$1,941

Terre at Wells

304 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
Good Value

1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,200+

Bree Manor

1515 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 613-2479
1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,195+

Town Center Apartments

10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 457-4548
1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,499+

Artesia Condominiums

150 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$1,950+

2 BEDS

$2,300+

River Trail Apartments

8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,950

909 E Madison Ave Unit 915

909 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (858) 831-8330
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,950

919 E Madison Ave Unit 919

919 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (858) 831-8330
2 BEDS

$1,957

Terre at 1050 Peach

1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,960+

2 BEDS

$2,345+

Horizon

466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 597-1144
Rent Special

Rent Special

1 BED

$1,980+

2 BEDS

$2,345+

Sunset Trails

8655 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 383-1971
2 BEDS

$1,995

Sunshine Manor Apartments

948 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,995

Rosewood Villas: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom - ... Unit 1041-H

1041 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,999+

2 BEDS

$2,875+

Sunset Gardens

848 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

Madison Ballantyne 2 Bedroom Apartment

455 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$2,000+

2 BEDS

$2,305+

Highline Apartments

8729 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071
Discounts

Discounts

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1 BED

$2,041+

2 BEDS

$2,322+

3 BEDS

$2,913+

Parkway Club

1237-1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 313-5124
1 BED

$2,042+

2 BEDS

$2,421+

ALTA

346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 825-2095
1 BED

$2,043+

2 BEDS

$2,953+

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

2675 Fletcher Pky, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$2,050

Cajon Villa Apartments

933 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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1 BED

$2,057+

2 BEDS

$2,390+

Forest Park at Fletcher Hills

1210-1250 Petree St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 768-5773
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,075

Quiet, Unit in Santee with View!

8731 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071
1 BED

$2,095+

2 BEDS

$2,495+

Volterra Apartments

9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 597-1672
1 BED

$2,095+

2 BEDS

$2,695+

Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 757-8327
2 BEDS

$2,095

Courtyards

553 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 332-6578
2 BEDS

$2,095

Mollison Garden Apartments

863 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (858) 585-4106
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,095+

3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,895+

1261 Victor St

1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 486-9373
1 BED

$2,100

Legacy Condominium Apartments

247 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,721

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Schools in El Cajon

Some Transit

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Renting in El Cajon

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 366 Sq Ft $1,415 / mo
1 Bedroom 616 Sq Ft $1,721 / mo
2 Bedrooms 849 Sq Ft $2,072 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,051 Sq Ft $2,574 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,171 Sq Ft $2,192 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Kenilworth Farms 630 Sq Ft $1,881/mo
El Cajon Valley 653 Sq Ft $1,885/mo
Brocks Rancho el Cajon Estates 693 Sq Ft $1,926/mo
Bostonia 623 Sq Ft $1,945/mo
Buena Terrace 645 Sq Ft $2,041/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 645 Sq Ft $2,041/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 709 Sq Ft $2,514/mo

Getting Around El Cajon

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

High School Middle School Elementary School

GreatSchools Rating

Valhalla High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,911 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Granite Hills High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,398 Students

GreatSchools Rating

El Cajon Valley High

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,652 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Merit Academy

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

79 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Elite Academy

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

44 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Hillsdale Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,500 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Los Coches Creek Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

538 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Cajon Valley Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

967 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Fuerte Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

675 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Fletcher Hills Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

605 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Vista Grande Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

615 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Rancho San Diego Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

542 Students

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

El Cajon at a Glance

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