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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2400

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    1170 Sumner Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
    STUDIO $1,625
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    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,999+
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,238+
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    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,930+
    2 BEDS $2,159+
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    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,043+
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,960+
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
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    2 BEDS $2,240+
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    532 North 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
    2 BEDS $2,000+
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    2 BEDS $2,010
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,957+
    2 BEDS $2,275+
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    209-15 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2 BEDS $2,400
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    299 Wisconsin Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS $2,250
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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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    1 BED $1,605+
    2 BEDS $1,837+
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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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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 $1,895+
    2 BEDS $2,395
    3 BEDS $1,870+
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    5810 Amaya Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
    1 BED $2,162+
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    3827 Conrad Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    1 BED $2,395+
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    6575 Jaffe Ct, San Diego, CA 92119
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    9705 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $2,046+
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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 9 Jul 2025.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?

The best apartments in El Cajon, CA are: Park Pointe, Penny Lane Apartments, Sunset Gardens, Colonnade at Fletcher Hills and Parkway Club.

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.

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Finding apartments for rent in El Cajon, CA for less than $1,600 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 26 available units in El Cajon, CA, renting for under $1,600. On average, $1,430 can get you 843 Sq.Ft. in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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