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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $1500. 23 Rentals Available
  • an exterior view of a building with trees and a sidewalk
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    1360 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • a kitchen with a white refrigerator and a sink
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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  • a house with a swimming pool in front of some apartments
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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  • A living room with a blue couch and two turtle paintings on the wall.
    3 days ago

    1217 Sangamon Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $1,100
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    1 BED $1,457+
  • the building in which the apartment is located
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    8885 Orville Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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  • A living room with a beige couch and a black ottoman.
    3 days ago

    6684 Reservoir Ln, San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,150
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
  • a living room with a couch and a desk with a chair
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    6263 Acorn St., San Diego, CA 92115
    1 BED $1,495+
  • a row of apartment buildings on a city street
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    5252 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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  • a garden with palm trees and purple flowers in front of buildings
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    10210 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
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  • a playground in front of a building with trees
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    4071 39Th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
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  • A black and white logo for The Certified Group of Companies, Inc.
    1 day ago

    730 S. 47Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,205
  • a dining room in an apartment with a table and chairs
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    4330 30Th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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    2 BEDS $1,090
  • a white house with stairs and trees in front of it
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    4035 Park Haven Court, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • a swimming pool with a house in the background
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    1545 Q Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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  • a playground with a swing set and other toys in front of a house
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    1436 S. 40Th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • a street with cars driving past an apartment building
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    1668 National Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92113
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  • a living room with orange chairs and a gray couch
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    1825 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a large window
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    3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
    STUDIO $1,118+
  • an apartment building with a balcony and a yard
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    140 Averil Rd, San Ysidro, CA 92173
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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 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?

The best apartments in El Cajon, CA are: Ivanhoe Village Apartments, Sunset Gardens, Greenfield Apartments, Parkway Club and 275-99 S Mollison Ave..

What type of rental buildings are in El Cajon, CA?

In El Cajon 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of El Cajon’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in El Cajon, CA under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA under $1,500 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 $1,358 per month, there are 23 units available for less than $1,500. 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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