Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

849 Rentals

1 BED

$2,100+

2 BEDS

$2,350+

Legacy Condominium Apartments

247 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,525

La Quinta Apartment

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

$1,725+

2 BEDS

$2,100+

Casa Tierra Apartments

355 Orlando St, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,775+

2 BEDS

$2,275+

3 BEDS

$2,750+

Oak Valley

1037 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$1,700

Palm Towers Apartments

234 W Park Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS

$1,995

Sunshine Manor Apartments

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

$2,425

1100-1108 E Lexington Ave

1100-1108 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS

$2,295

Orchard Villa Townhomes

11917 Orchard Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
1 BED

$1,795+

2 BEDS

$2,300+

River Trail Apartments

8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,709

606 S Sunshine Ave Unit ID1283137P

606 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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

$5,889

1676 Raynell Way Unit ID1316300P

1676 Raynell Way, El Cajon, CA 92019

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

$4,446

1319 Lexington Ave Unit ID1283127P

1319 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

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

$6,385

2003 Pierce Ct Unit ID1292558P

2003 Pierce Ct, El Cajon, CA 92019

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

$3,448

1219 Denver Ln Unit ID1296634P

1219 Denver Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

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

$2,400

2687 Ferdinand Rd

2687 Ferdinand Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 250-2625
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,395

503 Prescott Ave

503 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,300

1328 Cuyamaca St Unit Apt 4

1328 Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 279-1155
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,550

728 S Magnolia Ave Unit 4D

728 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 797-6713
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

991 N Mollison Ave Unit 04

991 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (619) 728-7655
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,999

13104 Aurora Dr

13104 Aurora Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

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

$1,500

571 Tilling Way

571 Tilling Way, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 494-1115
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
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,800

2062 Valley Rim Rd

2062 Valley Rim Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,585

490 Graves Ave

490 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 550-4780
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,523

9855 Mission Greens Ct Unit ID1024407P

9855 Mission Greens Ct, Santee, CA 92071

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

$3,430

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL2-ID213A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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

$3,360

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL2-ID907A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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

$3,490

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL2-ID904A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,880

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL1-ID914A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,020

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL2-ID766A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,750

8459 Tommy Dr

8459 Tommy Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,850

5810 Amaya Dr Unit apt 14C

5810 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (619) 303-2621
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,860

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL3-ID921A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

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

$3,520

5679 Amaya Dr Unit FL3-ID53A

5679 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Call (720) 833-5333
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,950

649 Crest Dr Unit Guest House

649 Crest Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Apply
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

1013 S Sunshine Ave Unit K

1013 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Apply
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,525

11402 Via Rancho San Diego Unit 3

11402 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

Apply
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,295

10911 Sunray Pl Unit Basement

10911 Sunray Pl, La Mesa, CA 91941

Apply
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,950

8019 Calle Fanita Unit 8019 Calle Fanita

8019 Calle Fanita, Santee, CA 92071

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,701

(All bedrooms and property types)

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School Rating

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Schools in El Cajon

Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in El Cajon

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 377 Sq Ft $1,417 / mo
1 Bedroom 621 Sq Ft $1,701 / mo
2 Bedrooms 850 Sq Ft $2,041 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,051 Sq Ft $2,551 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,183 Sq Ft $2,184 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in El Cajon

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Kenilworth Farms 620 Sq Ft $1,833/mo
Bostonia 623 Sq Ft $1,904/mo
Buena Terrace 633 Sq Ft $1,984/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 633 Sq Ft $1,984/mo
Flying Hills Estates 633 Sq Ft $2,124/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 705 Sq Ft $2,342/mo

Average Rent in Nearby Cities

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Cities Average Rent
El Cajon $1,970/mo
Lakeside $1,935/mo
La Mesa $2,253/mo
Santee $2,343/mo
Spring Valley $2,116/mo
Lemon Grove $2,058/mo
San Diego $2,971/mo
Bonita $2,474/mo
Chula Vista $2,629/mo
Alpine $2,492/mo
Poway $2,487/mo
National City $1,932/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

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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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

El Cajon at a Glance

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