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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2000

Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2000. 116 Rentals Available
116 Rentals Available

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    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $1,950+
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    3.0 (2)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,884+
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    4.0 (5)
    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $1,602+
    2 bd $1,939+
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    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,942+
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    4.5 (2)
    1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 17 units available
    1 bd $1,803+
    2 bd $1,937+
    Base rent
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    422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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    1 bd $1,675+
    2 bd $1,950+
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    3.0 (2)
    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • 7 units available
    1 bd $1,729+
    2 bd $1,997+
    Base rent
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    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,927+
    Base rent
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    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,911+
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    104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $1,549+
    2 bd $1,997+
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    1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,647+
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    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,759+
    Base rent
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    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,943+
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    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • 4 units available
    2 bd $1,910+
    Base rent
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    1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,662+
    Base rent
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    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,780+
    Base rent
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    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1 bd $1,986+
    Total monthly cost
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    3.5 (3)
    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,600
    1 bd $1,786+
    2 bd $1,924+
    Base rent
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    989 PEACH AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    1 bd $1,950+
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    425 E BRADLEY AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92021
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,984
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    4.5 (14)
    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,880+
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    4.0 (2)
    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
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  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,825
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    Durham Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
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    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    3.0 (2)
    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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    4.0 (2)
    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
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Frequently asked questions

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?
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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