Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2000
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1 bd $1,675+2 bd $1,950+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,884+Total monthly cost4.0 (5)1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,602+2 bd $1,939+Base rent989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,942+Base rent4.5 (2)1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,803+2 bd $1,937+Base rent422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,675+2 bd $1,950+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,729+2 bd $1,997+Base rent1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,927+Base rent437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,911+Base rent104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,549+2 bd $1,997+Base rent1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,647+Base rent233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,759+Base rent708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,943+Base rent275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $1,910+Base rent1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,662+Base rent1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,780+Base rent415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,986+Total monthly cost3.5 (3)848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,6001 bd $1,786+2 bd $1,924+Base rent989 PEACH AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $1,950+Base rent425 E BRADLEY AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,984Base rent4.5 (14)440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online
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Ask for pricing3.0 (2)2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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Ask for pricing4.0 (2)1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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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 18 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?
The best apartments in El Cajon, CA are: The Arches Apartments, Park Pointe, Parkway Club, Forest Park at Fletcher Hills and Terre at Madison.
What type of rental buildings are in El Cajon, CA?
In El Cajon 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of El Cajon's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.
Renting apartments in El Cajon, CA under $2,000
Searching for apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA under $2,000 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 $2,411 per month, there are 116 units available for less than $2,000. 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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