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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 129 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Rent specials
    Studio $1,495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an empty living room with a kitchen and a ceiling fan
    Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $1,550
    1 bd $1,605+
    2 bd $1,837+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,595+
    2 bd $1,775+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,630
    2 bd $1,679+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Rent specials 13 units available
    1 bd $1,660+
    2 bd $1,964+
    3 bd $2,615+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white appliances and cabinets.
    1 bd $1,680
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    563 Broadway, El, CA 92021
    Apply online
  • A white kitchen with a black stove top oven.
    4 units available
    Studio $1,697+
    1 bd $1,943+
    2 bd $2,198+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a white counter and a white fridge.
    1 bd $1,767
    2 bd $1,728+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
    Pet friendly

  • More Rentals Near El Cajon, CA

  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Apply online
  • a logo for walwood properties with a tree and buildings
    1 bd $1,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
    Apply online
  • a playground in a park in front of a building
    New units available 8 units available
    2 bd $1,756+
    3 bd $2,352+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a couch, chairs, and a dining table set up.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,767
    2 bd $2,100
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (14)
    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Dog friendly
  • A living room with a glass coffee table and a couch with a floral pattern.
    11 units available
    Studio $1,794+
    1 bd $2,602+
    2 bd $3,015+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (19)
    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with a fan on the ceiling and a refrigerator.
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,795
    2 bd $2,095+
    3 bd $2,395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,000

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,835+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    6 units available
    1 bd $1,851
    2 bd $2,072+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 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
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    New units available
    1 bd $1,955+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (4)
    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,200

  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
    Rent specials 23 units available
    Studio $2,101+
    1 bd $2,116+
    2 bd $2,618+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,170+
    2 bd $2,181+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room with large windows and a couch and chairs
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,272+
    1 bd $2,550+
    2 bd $3,073+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,600

  • A white living room with a couch and a mirror.
    New units available
    2 bd $2,525
    3 bd $3,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a counter
    1 bd $2,549+
    2 bd $2,838+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • an image of the green sign in front of a building
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    1415 E LEXINGTON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92019
  • A large building with a tree in front of it.
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (7)
    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 $4,549.

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

There are 22 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 3 Jun 2026.

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

The average El Cajon, CA cheap apartment size is 344 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.