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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,190
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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200
House and ADU combined 3 bedrooms!
1205 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS$3,225
Canyon Run Apartments
1365 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,295
Valle Caballo Ln Unit Valle Caballo A
9978 Valle Caballo Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
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2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$3,300
9942 Buena Vista Ave
9942 Buena Vista Ave, Santee, CA 92071 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,320
5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL2-ID148A
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,320
5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL3-ID898A
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,350
Unique 3 bedroom home located in the vibra...
10725 Lisa Meadows Dr, Santee, CA 92071 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,470
5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL2-ID213A
5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,525
11402 Via Rancho San Diego Unit 3
11402 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,590
1202 Evilo St
1202 Evilo St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,595
854 Lemon Ave
854 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,600
1343 Marline Ave
1343 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,600
10315 Gienke Ln
10315 Gienke Ln, Santee, CA 92071 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,695
Lovely and spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath home ...
8536 Jackie Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,700
1726 Vulcan St
1726 Vulcan St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,700
Gorgeous, spacious 3BR/2BA w views, yard, ...
1360 Conejo Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$3,745
Three Story Townhome Overlooking Singing H...
3313 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,745
6381 Balsam Lake Ave
6381 Balsam Lake Ave, San Diego, CA 92119 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,750
Brand New Upstairs Unit
1076 Sumner Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,800
Single Story Home 4 bedroom + Enclosed pat...
1366 Orange Grove Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$3,995
Tri-Level Townhome Located In Sky Ranch
1705 Montilla St, Santee, CA 92071 -
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$3,995
NEWER 4BD/2.5BA Home in desired Main Ranch...
1874 Emily St, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
3 BEDS, 3.25 BATHS$4,000
1763 Jamacha Rd
1763 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019 -
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4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,199
1325 Avenue
1325 Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 -
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,200
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Large House with Mountai...
1205 La Cresta Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,275
**Updated 4 bed / 2 bath House in Quiet Ne...
7022 Mewall Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 -
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,395
1696 Pepper Dr
1696 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$4,395
1696 Pepper Dr
1696 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,495
8644 Paseo Ladera
8644 Paseo Ladera, Santee, CA 92071 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,499
12334 Via Hacienda
12334 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA 92019 -
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4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,500
8724 Summercrest Ln
8724 Summercrest Ln, Santee, CA 92071 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,585
988 Pepper Dr
988 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 -
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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,000
6036 Winfield Ave
6036 Winfield Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,100
7606 Rainswept Ln
7606 Rainswept Ln, San Diego, CA 92119
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El Cajon at a Glance
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
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