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

538 Rentals

1 BED

$1,795+

2 BEDS

$2,300+

River Trail Apartments

8961 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071
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

$1,795

991 N Mollison Ave Unit 04

991 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

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

$1,500

571 Tilling Way

571 Tilling Way, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 494-1115
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
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,850

919 E Madison Ave Unit 919

919 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Call (858) 831-8330
Discounts

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,795

800 N Mollison Ave Unit 32

800 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,425

1391 Broadway Unit House A

1391 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,950

649 Crest Dr Unit Guest House

649 Crest Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,395

376 Richfield Ave

376 Richfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,000

166 N 1st St Unit 13

166 N 1st St, El Cajon, CA 92021

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,295

10911 Sunray Pl Unit Basement

10911 Sunray Pl, La Mesa, CA 91941

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

589 N Johnson Ave Unit Room for rent

589 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
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1 BED, 1.5 BATHS

$2,200

120 Ballantyne st Unit Floor Plan 4

120 Ballantyne st, El cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,300

9175 Campina Dr Unit 30

9175 Campina Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,300

390 E Madison Ave

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

$1,400

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd Unit 2

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92019
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,850

297 S Mollison Ave

297 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd Unit 1

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

725 Washington Heights Rd Unit #28

725 Washington Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,895

Rosewood Villas: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom - ... Unit 1041-H

1041 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,895

Rosewood Villas: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom - ... Unit 1041-A

1041 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,200

"Charming Studio Retreat in El Cajon with ...

1730 Vista Del Valle Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92019
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,200

Heart of El Cajon!

656 Ballard St, El Cajon, CA 92019
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$1,800

Studio with amazing views of San Diego

321 Murray Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,450

Now Available! Spacious 2-Story Townhome i...

309 Graves Ct, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,495

522 Pepper Dr

522 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,290

595 S 2nd St

595 S 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,250

745 E Bradley Ave

745 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,250

505 E Madison Ave

505 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,295

6091 Horton Dr Unit 6091

6091 Horton Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,495

MANO Unit 6131

6131-33 W Manor Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,200

Charming 2Bdm 1Ba Condo with Modern Upgrad...

8120 Winter Gdns Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,075

Quiet, Unit in Santee with View!

8731 Graves Ave, Santee, CA 92071
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,295

6438 Jackson Dr

6438 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,300

4310 Nabal Dr

4310 Nabal Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
1 BED

$1,827

Terre at 1037 Peach

1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$2,004

Ivanhoe Village Apartments

2675 Fletcher Pky, El Cajon, CA 92020
1 BED

$2,050

Cajon Villa Apartments

933 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
1 BED

$1,895+

2 BEDS

$2,000+

Pepper Creek

1475 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

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El Cajon at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,706

(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 364 Sq Ft $1,411 / mo
1 Bedroom 621 Sq Ft $1,706 / mo
2 Bedrooms 850 Sq Ft $2,049 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,051 Sq Ft $2,569 / 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 617 Sq Ft $1,834/mo
Bostonia 632 Sq Ft $1,905/mo
Buena Terrace 632 Sq Ft $1,993/mo
Sunnyslope Heights 632 Sq Ft $1,993/mo
Flying Hills Estates 639 Sq Ft $2,102/mo
Cottonwood Meadows 697 Sq Ft $2,409/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

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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 under $2,500 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

Education

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