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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA. 127 Rentals Available
127 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $1,800 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,400 Apartments Under $2,600
Apartments Under $1,600
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Studio $1,495Base rent1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,595+2 bd $1,775+Base rent3.5 (5)6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $1,800
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1 bd $1,605+2 bd $1,837+Base rent10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,695+Base rent708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,725+1 bd $1,810+2 bd $2,230+Base rent3743-55 Fairway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,7672 bd $1,728+Base rent4.5 (1)8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,750Base rent3.5 (3)4280-90 52ND ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online -
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1 bd $1,750Base rent4241 N. 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115Apply online -
1 bd $1,750Base rent3.0 (3)3873-75 Van Dyke Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,756+3 bd $2,352+Base rent4.5 (2)7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92139Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,7672 bd $2,100Base rent Income restricted3.5 (14)8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977Apply online • Dog friendly
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1 bd $1,783+2 bd $2,105+3 bd $2,700+Base rent989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,7952 bd $2,095+3 bd $2,395+Base rent5492-5496 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $2,000
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Studio $1,801+1 bd $2,310+2 bd $2,462+Base rent5.0 (1)10850 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91978Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,804+Base rent5.0 (3)12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,824+2 bd $2,217+Base rent4.5 (1)1624 Canyon Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,837+1 bd $2,046+2 bd $2,382+Total monthly cost4.5 (19)6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,880+2 bd $2,010Base rent4.0 (2)275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online -
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Studio $1,931+1 bd $1,999+2 bd $2,618+Total monthly cost5474 Reservoir Dr, San Diego, CA 92120Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,955+2 bd $2,661+Base rent4.5 (4)9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $2,400
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1 bd $2,395+Total monthly cost4265 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $2,399Base rent5.0 (2)10108 Calle Marinero, Spring Valley, CA 91977Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $2,600
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1 bd $2,425+2 bd $3,017+Total monthly cost4.0 (21)4560 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego, CA 92120Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $4,557.
How many cheap rentals are available in El Cajon, CA on RentCafe?
There are 24 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 15 May 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.