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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2000
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    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,992+
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,885+
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,984
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    532 North 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
    2 BEDS $2,000
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,850
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    1360 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
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    12659 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
    STUDIO $1,550
    1 BED $1,605+
    2 BEDS $1,772
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040
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    2 BEDS $1,679+
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    9525 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,688
    2 BEDS $1,598+
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
    STUDIO $1,812+
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    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,912+
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    4341 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
    STUDIO $1,803+
    1 BED $1,874+
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    4341 Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
    1 BED $1,995+
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    8429 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    1 BED $1,475
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    9211 Amys Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    7481 Mohawk St, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $1,999+
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    8956 Harness Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    1 BED $1,767
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    8890 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2 BEDS $709+
    3 BEDS $667+
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    8760 JAMACHA RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977
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    8885 Orville Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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    1790 Dayton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    STUDIO $1,495
    1 BED $1,625
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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 24 Apr 2025.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?

The best apartments in El Cajon, CA are: Penny Lane Apartments, Parkway Club, Park Pointe, Canyon Run Apartments and Forest Park at Fletcher Hills.

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

In El Cajon, 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’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in El Cajon, CA under $2,000

There’s more than one way to spend $2,000 on rent in El Cajon, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,000 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,000 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $2,000 in El Cajon, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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