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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon City, CA under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon City, CA under $2000. 71 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+
  • 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+
  • 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+
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator.
    7 days ago

    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.
    7 days ago

    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
  • 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+
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  • A kitchen with a refrigerator and a ceiling fan.
    7 days ago

    1241-49 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,835+
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    7 days ago

    233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,713+
  • A black stove in a kitchen with white cabinets.
    7 days ago

    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.
    7 days ago

    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
    1 day ago

    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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Getting around in El Cajon City, CA

75 /100
Very Walkable
41 /100
Some Transit
57 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 75, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 57

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in El Cajon City, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in El Cajon City, CA were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon City, CA?

The best apartments in El Cajon City, CA are: Ivanhoe Village Apartments, Sunset Gardens, 275-99 S Mollison Ave., Canyon Run Apartments and Forest Park at Fletcher Hills.

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

In El Cajon City, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of El Cajon City’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in El Cajon City, CA under $2,000

Searching for apartments for rent in El Cajon City, 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 City, CA, where the average rent is $2,048 per month, there are 71 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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