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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2000. 91 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch a table and a television
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    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,963+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,980+
  • an aerial view of a building with a yellow line around it on a city street
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,700
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,991+
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,900+
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  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white dishwasher.
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,957+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,919+
    2 BEDS $1,973+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a window.
    7 days ago

    1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    1 BED $1,827+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,780+
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and white cabinets.
    7 days ago

    1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,778+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
    7 days ago

    275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,847
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  • A modern kitchen with a black stove top oven.
    7 days ago

    437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020
    STUDIO $1,783+
    1 BED $1,665+
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and black countertops.
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    1521 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,857+
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator and a ceiling fan.
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    1241-49 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,835+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,713+
  • A black stove in a kitchen with white cabinets.
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    310 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    STUDIO $1,898
    1 BED $1,591
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    6 days ago

    415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,894
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    6 days ago

    708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,862+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    304 N 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
    2 BEDS $1,870+
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  • 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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  • 1011 Leslie Rd 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,850

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  • A residential area with houses and palm trees.
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    12659 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    12905 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040
    2 BEDS $1,887+
  • 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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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 $2,000

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 91 apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA from 25 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $2,000, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

El Cajon, CA is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $2,000 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $1,591 in El Cajon, CA, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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