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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

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    Studio $1,495
    1 bd $1,625+
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    Limoncello Apartments

    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,500+
    2 bd $1,600+
    Total monthly cost
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    Carlton Heights Villas

    4.5 (4)
    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,500
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    SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE!!!

    3.0 (3)
    3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
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    1 bd $1,620+
    2 bd $1,950
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    Dorado Plaza Apartments

    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,630+
    2 bd $1,924+
    Base rent
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    Ashwood Apartments

    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,680
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    563 Broadway

    563 Broadway, El, CA 92021
    Pool • Air conditioner
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,725+
    Base rent
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    Twin Palms Apartments

    5.0 (3)
    12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • 1 bd $1,767
    2 bd $1,728+
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    Spring Villas

    4.5 (1)
    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4280-90 52ND ST.

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • 1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
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    4241 N. 51ST ST

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,767
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Peppertree Senior Apartments

    3.5 (14)
    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Dog friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,778+
    1 bd $2,200+
    2 bd $2,483+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Navajo Bluffs

    4.5 (20)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Terre At 989 Peach

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,898+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Terre At Sandalwood

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,919
    1 bd $2,099
    2 bd $2,449
    Base rent
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    Casa Monterey Apartments

    5.0 (2)
    10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
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    Meadowbrook

    4.5 (2)
    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,950
    2 bd $2,010
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    275-99 S Mollison Ave.

    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Studio $2,004+
    2 bd $2,895+
    Total monthly cost
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    Chateau Spring Gardens Apartments

    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,035+
    2 bd $2,289+
    Base rent
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    Valle At Fairway

    3753 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,101+
    1 bd $2,116+
    2 bd $2,778+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Palmilla

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $2,133+
    1 bd $2,441+
    2 bd $3,009+
    Total monthly cost
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    Gravity

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
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  • 4 units available
    2 bd $2,223+
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    Valle At Canyon

    4.5 (1)
    1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $2,227+
    2 bd $2,424+
    Base rent
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    Calavo

    5.0 (2)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,500
    Base rent
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    Mission Gorge Rd & Conestoga Way Homes

    3.5 (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 $1,680 and $5,226.

How many cheap rentals are available in El Cajon, CA on RentCafe?

There are 11 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in El Cajon, CA?

The average El Cajon, CA cheap apartment size is 482 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 97 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 $2,195 per month so any rental south of $1,756 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, El Cajon, CA rents go as low as $1,495/mo.