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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 294 Rentals Available
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  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $1,900+
    3 bd $2,595
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (1)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • 528 N. Cuyamaca St. 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $4,450
    Base rent
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    528 N. Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020
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    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,825
    Base rent
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    Durham Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    8 units available
    1 bd $1,757+
    2 bd $2,256+
    Base rent
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    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,995
    Base rent
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    897 Vista Grande Rd., El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • a white kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $1,900+
    3 bd $2,595
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (1)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Rent specials 13 units available
    1 bd $1,630+
    2 bd $1,965+
    3 bd $2,631+
    Base rent
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    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • an open living room with a ping pong table and a dining room with chairs
    New units available 4 units available
    2 bd $2,982+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (4)
    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,178+
    Base rent
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    304 N 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs.
    Rent specials
    1 bd $1,950+
    2 bd $2,150+
    Base rent
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    425 E BRADLEY AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
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  • A modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
    New units available 6 units available
    Studio $1,616+
    1 bd $1,869+
    2 bd $2,015+
    Base rent
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    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and sink.
    New units available 6 units available
    3 bd $2,736+
    Base rent
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    360 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • A kitchen with a refrigerator and a ceiling fan.
    15 units available
    1 bd $1,816+
    2 bd $2,173+
    3 bd $2,866+
    Base rent
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    422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    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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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,822+
    2 bd $2,218+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (7)
    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • A kitchen with white appliances and brown cabinets.
    New units available 5 units available
    2 bd $2,250
    Base rent
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    4.0 (4)
    532 North 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $2,057+
    2 bd $2,657+
    Total monthly cost
    3.0 (2)
    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • A modern living room with a pool table and a television.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,415+
    2 bd $2,670+
    3 bd $3,019+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (91)
    2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • a living room with a couch a table and a television
    New units available
    1 bd $1,986+
    2 bd $2,650+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (3)
    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,912+
    Base rent
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    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
    New units available 9 units available
    1 bd $1,681+
    2 bd $1,997+
    Base rent
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    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    New units available 9 units available
    1 bd $1,865+
    2 bd $2,342+
    Base rent
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    104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    4 units available
    2 bd $2,190+
    Base rent
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    325 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,034+
    2 bd $2,490+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.0 (5)
    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • an aerial view of a building with a yellow line around it on a city street
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,880+
    2 bd $2,010
    Base rent
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    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in El Cajon, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 4 Jun 2026.

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 $1,616 and $3,429.

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 $1,671 and $5,510.

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 $1,809 and $6,374.

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 $1,720 and $6,586.

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 average age of rental buildings in El Cajon is 46 years old, with 2% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 99% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.