Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA
Apartments Under $1,500
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1 bd $1,3502 bd $2,450Base rent589-599, E Cajon, CA 92019Pet friendly
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Studio $1,495Base rent1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Apartments Under $1,700
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1 bd $1,500+2 bd $1,600+Total monthly cost4.5 (4)9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Studio $1,550+1 bd $1,623+2 bd $1,924+Base rent10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $1,695+2 bd $1,950+Base rent3.5 (5)6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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1 bd $1,695Base rent620 67Th Street, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92114Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Public Transportation
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Apartments Under $1,900
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2 bd $1,725+Base rent5.0 (3)12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $1,7672 bd $1,728+Base rent4.5 (1)8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,744+1 bd $2,311+2 bd $2,968+Total monthly cost4.5 (20)6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,750Base rent3.5 (3)4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 -
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2 bd $1,756+3 bd $2,352+Base rent4.5 (2)7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $1,759+2 bd $2,085+Base rent989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,767Base rent Income restricted3.5 (14)8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977Dog friendly • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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1 bd $1,872+Base rent708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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Apartments Under $2,100
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Studio $1,9051 bd $2,1252 bd $2,525Base rent5.0 (2)10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $1,9502 bd $2,010Base rent4.0 (2)275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 -
1 bd $1,980+2 bd $2,056+Base rent3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $2,026+1 bd $2,116+2 bd $2,700+Total monthly cost5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,088+2 bd $2,476+Base rent5.0 (2)10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Apartments Under $2,300
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2 bd $2,178+Base rent4.5 (1)1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977Pet friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing3.5 (9)7601-7617 Mission Gorge & 7669-7679 Conestoga Wy, San Diego, CA 92120
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,759 and $6,198.
How many cheap rentals are available in El Cajon, CA on RentCafe?
There are 16 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in El Cajon, CA?
The average El Cajon, CA cheap apartment size is 458 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in El Cajon, CA?
Cheap apartments in El Cajon, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in El Cajon, CA?
A cheap apartment in El Cajon, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in El Cajon, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in El Cajon, CA has never been easier. We feature 23 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the El Cajon, CA average. What is a cheap rent in El Cajon, CA? The average apartment rent in El Cajon is $2,185 per month so any rental south of $1,748 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, El Cajon, CA rents go as low as $1,350/mo.