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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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  4. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $2,289
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,272 - $7,551
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,288 - $7,567

    Park Pointe

    2450 Hilton Head Pl, El Cajon, CA 92019
    (619) 832-0885
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    1 BED
    $2,309
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,301 - $3,155
    Required Monthly Fees$8
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,309 - $3,163

    The District Apartments

    8727 Fletcher Pky, La Mesa, CA 91942
    (619) 825-2084
  14. 1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,774+
    1 BED
    $2,314+
    2 BEDS
    $2,496+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,757 - $5,121
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,773 - $5,137

    Navajo Bluffs

    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    (619) 536-1637
  21. 1 BED
    $2,504
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,487 - $4,058
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,503 - $4,074

    Parc One

    320 Town Center Pky, Santee, CA 92071
    (858) 682-5843
  29. 1 BED
    $1,811
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,811 - $3,412
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,811 - $3,412

    Terre at Sandalwood

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    (619) 536-0458
  37. 1 BED
    $1,873+
    2 BEDS
    $2,325+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,873 - $3,972
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,873 - $3,972

    Terre at Bostonia

    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    (619) 383-9018
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El Cajon at a Glance

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El Cajon, CA Apartments for Rent

El Cajon takes its name from the Spanish phrase meaning "the box," a reference to the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds this San Diego County city. Located 17 miles east of downtown San Diego, El Cajon offers a suburban setting with easy access to metropolitan amenities. Those looking for apartments for rent in El Cajon will find a range of options, with average rental rates that provide more affordable alternatives to coastal San Diego communities while maintaining convenient access to the region's attractions and employment centers.

The city features several distinct neighborhoods, including Fletcher Hills and Rancho San Diego, both offering scenic valley views and proximity to shopping destinations like Parkway Plaza. Residents benefit from nearby educational institutions such as Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, as well as outdoor spaces including the Water Conservation Garden and the Butterfly Garden at Cuyamaca College. Major highways provide straightforward commutes to downtown San Diego and other parts of the county, making El Cajon a practical choice for those working throughout the metropolitan area. The city also hosts cultural events like the Mother Goose Parade, a tradition since 1946, and is home to Taylor Guitars, a globally recognized guitar manufacturer.

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Grossmont Middle College High School

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Valhalla High

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Granite Hills High

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Idea Center

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Hillsdale Middle

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Eje Middle Academy

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Fuerte Elementary

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Fletcher Hills Elementary

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Rios Elementary

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