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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1400

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1400. 19 Rentals Available
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    1360 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,200
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    11442 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
    Pool • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony

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    730 S. 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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    8885 Orville Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    4035 Park Haven Court, San Diego, CA 92113
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    1545 Q Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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    3.5 (3)
    1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    4.0 (7)
    5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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    4.5 (1)
    10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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    4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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    4.5 (2)
    4330 30Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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    4.0 (6)
    1755 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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    1668 National Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92113
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    1825 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
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    140 Averil Rd, San Ysidro, CA 92173
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,297
    1 bd $1,297
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    202 W SAN YSIDRO BOULEVARD, SAN YSIDRO, CA 92173
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When were prices and availability in El Cajon, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in El Cajon, CA were last updated on 31 Jul 2026.

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In El Cajon, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of El Cajon's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in El Cajon, CA under $1,400

Searching for apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA under $1,400 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In El Cajon, CA, where the average rent is $1,240 per month, there are 19 units available for less than $1,400. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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