Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

915 Rentals

1 BED

$2,195

345-379 Cedar St

345-379 Cedar St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS

$2,250

1374 N Cuyamaca St

1374 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$1,500

Cajon Senior Villas

1219 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,500

Anza Terrace - Seniors Only 50+

1012 N Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,525

La Quinta Apartment

1515 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
1 BED

$1,795+

2 BEDS

$2,095+

Chateau Du Val Apartments

404 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS

$2,500

253 Orlando St

253 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,995+

2 BEDS

$2,100+

River Trail Apartments

8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 BEDS

$2,495

Orchard Villa Townhomes

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

$2,100

1320 Heron Ave

1320 Heron Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 977-7544
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$9,032

1853 Penasco Rd Unit ID1303107P

1853 Penasco Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 684-3100
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,106

606 S Sunshine Ave Unit ID1283137P

606 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 684-3100
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$11,605

2003 Pierce Ct Unit ID1292558P

2003 Pierce Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 684-3100
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,968

1219 Denver Ln Unit ID1296634P

1219 Denver Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,500

2426 Suncrest Blvd Unit B

2426 Suncrest Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,595

748 N 3rd St Unit Q

748 N 3rd St, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,600

1013 S Sunshine Ave Unit 28

1013 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 929-6698
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

991 N Mollison Ave Unit 04

991 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 728-7655
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,550

728 S Magnolia Ave Unit 4D

728 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 797-6713
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,999

13104 Aurora Dr

13104 Aurora Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (858) 254-9997
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

991 N Mollison Ave Unit 14

991 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 728-7655
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

995 N Mollison Ave Unit 26

995 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 728-7655
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

995 N Mollison Ave Unit 30

995 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 728-7655
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,995

363 Wisconsin Ave

363 Wisconsin Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 906-1683
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

2687 Ferdinand Rd

2687 Ferdinand Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 250-2625
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

530 Graves Ave

530 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (551) 271-4195
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

840-840 S Orange Ave

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

Call (551) 271-4195
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,057

1319 Lexington Ave Unit ID1283127P

1319 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,046

1676 Raynell Way Unit ID1316300P

1676 Raynell Way, El Cajon, CA 92019

Call (619) 684-3100
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,590

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL3-ID921A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,250

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL1-ID960A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,400

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL1-ID485A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,645

9855 Mission Greens Ct Unit ID1024407P

9855 Mission Greens Ct, Santee, CA 92071

Call (619) 684-3100
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,590

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL1-ID914A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

8474 Golden Ridge Rd

8474 Golden Ridge Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

Call (619) 571-1378
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

8866 Donna Jean Ln

8866 Donna Jean Ln, Santee, CA 92071

Call (551) 271-4195
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,500

13907 Hawick Dr

13907 Hawick Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

Apply
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,750

1371 Marline Ave

1371 Marline Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,950

649 Crest Dr Unit Guest House

649 Crest Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,995

6383 Lake Arago Ave

6383 Lake Arago Ave, San Diego, CA 92119

Apply
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,950

8749 Lake Murray Blvd Unit Lake Murray Condominium

8749 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

Apply
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,600

8785 Navajo Rd Unit 11

8785 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,692

(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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Renting in El Cajon

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 374 Sq Ft $1,436 / mo
1 Bedroom 621 Sq Ft $1,692 / mo
2 Bedrooms 852 Sq Ft $2,050 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,051 Sq Ft $2,552 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,183 Sq Ft $2,186 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Bostonia 627 Sq Ft $1,941/mo
Kenilworth Farms 642 Sq Ft $2,016/mo
Buena Terrace 634 Sq Ft $2,056/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 634 Sq Ft $2,056/mo
Flying Hills Estates 631 Sq Ft $2,126/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 687 Sq Ft $2,154/mo

Average Rent in Nearby Cities

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Cities Average Rent
El Cajon $2,021/mo
Lakeside $1,852/mo
La Mesa $2,296/mo
Santee $2,142/mo
Spring Valley $2,294/mo
Lemon Grove $2,134/mo
Jamul $1,300/mo
San Diego $2,923/mo
Bonita $2,437/mo
Chula Vista $2,612/mo
Poway $2,524/mo
National City $2,361/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

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

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

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

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

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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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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

El Cajon at a Glance

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