Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

795 Rentals

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,095+

3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,895+

1261 Victor St

1261 Victor St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,095

Charming 2-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Condo for R...

792 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,095

Upper Unit in Villa Montevina Unit 108

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS

$2,100+

4 BEDS

$3,850+

Greenfield Estates

501 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 404-3702
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,100

532 N 1st St Unit Q

532 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS

$2,135

Highline Apartments

8729 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071
$477 Off

Price Drop. $477 Off

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1 BED

$2,148+

2 BEDS

$3,386+

The District Apartments

8727 Fletcher Pky, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 825-2084
2 BEDS

$2,150

Village Green

743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 486-5806
2 BEDS

$2,150

Ridgestone

524 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,150

21 Valley View Blvd

21 Valley View Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 933-4667
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,150

716 Ballantyne St

716 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 698-7520
2 BEDS

$2,175+

3 BEDS

$2,695+

Parkwood Gardens

244 Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 396-2097
1 BED

$2,186

Colonnade at Fletcher Hills

2700 Chatham St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 378-5482
$360 Off

Price Drop. $360 Off

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2 BEDS

$2,190

Lexington Park

800 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 966-3748
1 BED

$2,195+

2 BEDS

$2,695+

Mellmanor Apartments

8750 Mellmanor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (858) 757-8327
2 BEDS

$2,195+

3 BEDS

$2,795+

Greenfield Meadows

992-1000 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 332-2391
Call for Rent

Dominguez Way Apartments

432-441 Dominguez Way, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS

$2,200

Terraza Hills

425 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 762-2980
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E Unit 106

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E, El Cajon, CA 92019
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

1 bed 1 ba in Rancho San Diego Available Now! Unit 106

12191 Cuyamaca College Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS

$2,232

ALTA

346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 825-2095
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

840-840 S Orange Ave

840-840 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (551) 271-4195
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

725 Washington Heights Rd

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,250

REDUCED! Clean-Compelety Remodeled Private... Unit 21

453 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS

$2,269

Terre at Wells

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

1 BED

$2,270+

2 BEDS

$2,755+

Villa Toscana

1451 Brabham St, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 639-1865
2 BEDS

$2,275

Montebello Villas

1055 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$2,280+

2 BEDS

$2,830+

eaves La Mesa

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS

$2,282

Terre at Ballantyne

542 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS

$2,294

Terre at 1038 Peach

1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS

$2,295

Town Center Apartments

10233 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 457-4548
2 BEDS

$2,295

Orchard Villa Townhomes

11917 Orchard Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
Good Value

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1 BED

$2,298+

2 BEDS

$2,568+

Rancho Hillside Apartments

12367 Calle Albara, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 776-3890
2 BEDS

$2,299+

3 BEDS

$2,999+

Garden Park

360 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 332-4496
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

4310 Nabal Dr

4310 Nabal Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 BED

$2,387+

2 BEDS

$2,826+

3 BEDS

$3,965+

Parc One

320 Town Center Pky, Santee, CA 92071

Call (858) 682-5843
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,390

Renovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath

1245 Lyons Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$2,395+

2 BEDS

$2,695+

Volterra Apartments

9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 597-1672
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,395

Freshly Painted Exterior and Interior! Sin...

1346 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,395

E MADISON - BEAUTIFUL CONDO IN EL CAJON, A... Unit 47

1386 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,400

8866 Donna Jean Ln

8866 Donna Jean Ln, Santee, CA 92071

Call (551) 271-4195
$332 Off

Price Drop. $332 Off

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1 BED

$2,401+

2 BEDS

$2,443+

3 BEDS

$3,281+

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 832-0885

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,723

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in El Cajon

School Rating

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Schools in El Cajon

Some Transit

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Transportation in El Cajon

Somewhat Bikeable

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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 $1,433 / mo
1 Bedroom 616 Sq Ft $1,723 / mo
2 Bedrooms 846 Sq Ft $2,050 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,051 Sq Ft $2,566 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,159 Sq Ft $2,206 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Kenilworth Farms 587 Sq Ft $1,902/mo
El Cajon Valley 653 Sq Ft $1,913/mo
Brocks Rancho el Cajon Estates 689 Sq Ft $1,938/mo
Bostonia 620 Sq Ft $1,987/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 666 Sq Ft $2,178/mo
Buena Terrace 662 Sq Ft $2,185/mo
Flying Hills Estates 664 Sq Ft $2,244/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 721 Sq Ft $2,843/mo

Getting Around El Cajon

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

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

Vista Grande Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

615 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Fletcher Hills Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

605 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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