Apartments for Rent in El Cajon City, CA under $2500
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1 bd $1,675+2 bd $1,950+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,987+2 bd $2,393+Total monthly cost4.5 (7)1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,588+2 bd $1,909+Base rent989 Peach Ave / 984 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,806+2 bd $2,055+Base rent422 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $2,185+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,675+2 bd $1,950+Total monthly cost3.0 (2)301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,096+2 bd $2,125+Base rent5.0 (1)466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,729+2 bd $1,997+Base rent1294 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon CA 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,897+2 bd $2,111+Base rent437 E Park, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,922+2 bd $2,170+Base rent104-189 Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,678+2 bd $1,997+Base rent1019 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,642+2 bd $2,013+Base rent233 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $2,249+Base rent346 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,759+Base rent708 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,899+Base rent275 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $1,870+Base rent1038 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,662+Base rent1037 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,760+2 bd $2,359+Base rent415 S Lincoln Ave, Ca 92021, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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2 bd $2,197+Base rent1050 Peach Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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2 bd $2,334+Base rent304 N 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,986+Total monthly cost3.5 (3)848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,6001 bd $1,786+2 bd $1,924+Base rent989 PEACH AVENUE, EL CAJON, CA 92021Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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2 bd $2,250Base rent4.0 (4)532 North 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021Apply online
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1 bd $1,9842 bd $2,332+Base rent4.5 (14)440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020Apply online
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When were prices and availability in El Cajon City, CA last updated?
Prices and availability in El Cajon City, CA were last updated on 19 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in El Cajon City, CA?
The best apartments in El Cajon City, CA are: The Arches Apartments, Forest Park at Fletcher Hills, Terre at 989 Peach, Terre at Madison and Colonnade at Fletcher Hills.
What type of rental buildings are in El Cajon City, CA?
In El Cajon City 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of El Cajon City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 64% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.
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