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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 274 Rentals Available
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    1 bd $1,805+
    2 bd $1,995+
    3 bd $2,695+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.0 (2)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $2,281+
    2 bd $2,615+
    3 bd $3,132+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (98)
    2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 21 units available
    1 bd $1,909+
    2 bd $2,430+
    3 bd $2,494+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (5)
    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials 17 units available
    1 bd $1,996+
    2 bd $2,398+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (7)
    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 11 units available
    1 bd $1,782+
    2 bd $2,239+
    3 bd $4,499+
    Base rent
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    104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rewards New Units Available
    1 bd $1,805+
    2 bd $1,995+
    3 bd $2,695+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.0 (2)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,816+
    2 bd $2,214+
    3 bd $2,848+
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    422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,798+
    2 bd $2,003+
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    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • 4 units available
    2 bd $2,409+
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    346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,668+
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    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,849+
    2 bd $2,172+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (2)
    1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,218+
    2 bd $2,798+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (4)
    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,925+
    Base rent
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    5.0 (1)
    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $2,212+
    2 bd $2,703+
    Total monthly cost
    3.0 (2)
    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,650
    3 bd $3,295
    Base rent
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    5.0 (1)
    1170 Sumner Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,911+
    Base rent
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    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,704+
    2 bd $2,292+
    Base rent
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    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,727+
    Base rent
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    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,815+
    2 bd $2,117+
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    1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • 4 units available
    3 bd $2,971+
    Base rent
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    360 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,631+
    Base rent
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    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $2,093+
    Base rent
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    1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,810+
    2 bd $2,053+
    Base rent
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    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,690+
    Base rent
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    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $2,519+
    Base rent
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    325 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?
What is the average rent in El Cajon, CA?

The average rent in El Cajon, CA is $2,230.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,578 and $4,878.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,380 and $7,333.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,700 and $7,333.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Cajon, CA is between $1,679 and $8,435.

What type of rental buildings are in El Cajon, CA?

In El Cajon 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of El Cajon's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in El Cajon, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in El Cajon are about 46 years old, on average. Of these, 2% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 99% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 1% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in El Cajon, CA?

Studio apartments in El Cajon are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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