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Apartments for Rent in El Cajon, CA under $2500
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    1240 Petree Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,148+
    2 BEDS $2,439+
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    301 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $1,925
    2 BEDS $2,150+
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    2450 Hilton Head Place, El Cajon, CA 92019
    1 BED $2,297+
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    2950 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,185+
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    848 N Mollison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $2,013+
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    2675 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $2,194+
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    1237 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    1 BED $2,120+
    2 BEDS $2,395+
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    1170 Sumner Ave., El Cajon, CA 92021
    STUDIO $1,625
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    589-599, E Cajon, CA 92019
    1 BED $1,350
    2 BEDS $2,450
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    440 Chambers Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,984
    2 BEDS $2,275+
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    532 North 1St St, El Cajon, CA 92021
    2 BEDS $2,000
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    209-15 Millar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    275-99 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,620
    2 BEDS $2,010
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    299 Wisconsin Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
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    1360 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
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    1011 Leslie Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    12659 Laurel St, 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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    10112 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040
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    12571 Laurel St., Lakeside, CA 92040
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    2 BEDS $1,724+
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    11085 Woodside Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    8712 N. Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071
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    10445 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $2,429+
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    9525 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
    1 BED $1,688
    2 BEDS $1,598+
    3 BEDS $2,115+
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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 14 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in El Cajon, CA?

The best apartments in El Cajon, CA are: Sunset Gardens, Ivanhoe Village Apartments, Canyon Run Apartments, Penny Lane Apartments and Park Pointe.

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.

Renting apartments in El Cajon, CA under $2,500

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 111 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 $2,500, 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 $2,500 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 $1,350 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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