Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

808 Rentals

1 BED

$2,355+

2 BEDS

$2,610+

eaves La Mesa

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$2,375+

2 BEDS

$2,583+

3 BEDS

$3,483+

Park Pointe

2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 832-0885
Good Value

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1 BED

$2,377+

2 BEDS

$2,757+

Rancho Hillside Apartments

12367 Calle Albara, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 776-3890
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,395

1499 Broadway Unit 15

1499 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 857-2121
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,395

1499 Broadway Unit Condo for rent

1499 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,395

9847 Mission Vega Rd Unit #2

9847 Mission Vega Rd, Santee, CA 92071
2 BEDS

$2,400

Oasis Del Sol

633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 404-0268
2 BEDS

$2,400

Village Green 92

743 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 486-5806
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,400

390 E Madison Ave

390 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$2,405+

2 BEDS

$2,780+

3 BEDS

$3,325+

Villa Toscana

1451 Brabham St, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 639-1865
2 BEDS

$2,418

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

2675 Fletcher Pky, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,490

572 Durham St

572 Durham St, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS

$2,495

Orchard Villa Townhomes

11917 Orchard Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,495

572 El Cajon Blvd

572 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS

$2,500+

3 BEDS

$2,700+

Greystone Ridge Townhomes

8777 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 648-5086
2 BEDS

$2,500

253 Orlando St

253 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

2426 Suncrest Blvd Unit B

2426 Suncrest Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

8785 Navajo Rd Unit 11

8785 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

2426 Suncrest Blvd Unit B

2426 Suncrest Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

$2,500 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath Condo in El Cajon Unit I

1013 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,500

1637 Grove Rd

1637 Grove Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

$2,500 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath Condo in El Cajon Unit I

1013 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
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1 BED

$2,533+

2 BEDS

$3,125+

The District Apartments

8727 Fletcher Pky, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 825-2084
2 BEDS

$2,550

Lincoln Washington Apartments

685 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 627-1899
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,550

11519 Fury Ln Unit 71

11519 Fury Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 987-6671
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Beautiful Place to Call Home

1221 Oro St, El Cajon, CA 92021
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2 BEDS

$2,585+

3 BEDS

$3,400+

Grossmont Bluffs

5711 Water St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 332-5217
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,600

1637 Grove Rd

1637 Grove Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,600

"Charming 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Oasis in E... Unit 1411

12190 Cuyamaca College Dr E, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,600

1317 Marline Ave

1317 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,650

Spacious El Cajon 2-Bedroom Condo with Private Garage Unit A

925 Amistad Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,695

180 Chambers St

180 Chambers St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,695

10814 Riderwood Terrace

10814 Riderwood Terrace, Santee, CA 92071
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,695

2 Bedroom First Floor Condo in Rancho San Diego

11438 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS

$2,700

Mesa View Apartments

8535-8635 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 257-3943
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,700

745 E Bradley Ave Unit 33

745 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,700

1804 Vista De La Montana

1804 Vista De La Montana, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS

$2,750

Camerons Mobile Estates

8712 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 966-3952
Rent Special

Rent Special

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,750

620 E Lexington Ave Unit 13

620 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,750

2 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms duplex in El Cajon City.

1219 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,750

8641 Lake Murray Blvd

8641 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119
3 BEDS

$2,765

Greenfield Meadows

992-1000 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 332-2391

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,707

(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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Transportation in El Cajon

Renting in El Cajon

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 374 Sq Ft $1,424 / mo
1 Bedroom 621 Sq Ft $1,707 / mo
2 Bedrooms 852 Sq Ft $2,047 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,050 Sq Ft $2,580 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,183 Sq Ft $2,191 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
El Cajon Valley 670 Sq Ft $1,850/mo
Kenilworth Farms 623 Sq Ft $1,899/mo
Bostonia 628 Sq Ft $1,905/mo
Buena Terrace 646 Sq Ft $2,157/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 646 Sq Ft $2,157/mo
Flying Hills Estates 646 Sq Ft $2,171/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 724 Sq Ft $2,469/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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Some Transit

Somewhat Bikeable

Renting in El Cajon

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

Getting Around El Cajon

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Some Transit

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